Motoring

Motorists to take care after major diesel spill

Motorists travelling on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua are being advised to take extra care on the road after a major diesel spill. Police received... Read More

New city centre speed limit in place from Monday

The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday 29 October, 2018. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean Street, and between Cameron... Read More

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist that was involved in a crash in Bellevue last night, has been taken to Tauranga Hospital. Emergency services were called to Windsor Road at 6.04pm... Read More

Power lines down after accident in Otumoetai

Power lines are down in Otumoetai after a motor vehicle accident. Emergency services were called to the scene on Ngatai Road at 7.15am to reports that a car... Read More

Bay of Plenty on-board with nationwide fuel strike

A boycott of fuel stations nationwide got underway earlier today, and Bay of Plenty residents are joining the action. Thousands of motorists throughout the country... Read More

Waikato fuel station named cheapest in NZ

Atiamuri first made a name for itself in hydro power. Now it's cheap fuel that's putting the tiny village back on the map. The small rural community on... Read More

All parties onboard with SH2 plans

An announcement regarding the government's plans to improve the safety of the State Highway 2 corridor between Waihī and Tauranga has gained widespread support. The... Read More

Multiple crashes around Tauranga

Multiple crashes has been reported all around Tauranga this afternoon. At 3.10pm, police were called to a single car crash near the intersection of Judea Road... Read More

Vehicle rolled in Kutarere

The road is partially blocked after a vehicle rolled on Ruatuna Road this afternoon. Police came across the rolled vehicle just before 3pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Motorcycle crash in Pukehina

A motorcyclist has crashed, hitting two cows in Pukehina. Emergency services were called to the scene on Old Coach Road at around 11.20am. A police spokesperson... Read More

Crash in Welcome Bay

UPDATE 11:54am: No one was injured after a vehicle hit a bank on Waitao Road in Welcome Bay. A police spokesperson says they were called to the scene at 10.40am.... Read More

Early start to BOP and Waikato summer roadworks

The New Zealand Transport Agency is about to start the summer road maintenance season. NZTA Transport System Manager Karen Boyt says the programme starting this... Read More