Motoring

Tauranga buildings to go to make room for parking

A row of buildings on Dive Crescent in Tauranga is set to be no more, after the Council has recommended they be levelled. Council's City Transformation... Read More

Slip clean up to close highway near Cape Runaway

State Highway 35 at Cape Runaway, about 115km east of Opotiki, will remain closed until early next week. NZTA Regional Transport Systems Manager Rob Campbell... Read More

Waihi beach service moves to two days

The ‘Town Connector' Waihi and Waihi Beach to Katikati van service will run two days a week from August 1. Following consultation with the community and... Read More

SH35 will remain closed until next week

The NZ Transport Agency is advising SH35 Cape Runaway, around 110km east of Opotiki, will remain closed until early next week due to a large slip. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tauranga locals take on 700km enduro race

Tauranga locals Dyson Delahunty and Ben Thomasen traveled to Nelson to take on the 700km two-day endure race. Both Delahunty and Thomasen race in the ORANZ (Off-road... Read More

Farewell to a faithful motoring friend

It was the Motoring Writers' Guild Car of the Year in 1993, and was tuned for New Zealand roads by motor racing legend Chris Amon. But for Tauranga's Gabrielle... Read More

Waimana Gorge to remain closed

State Highway 2 Waimana Gorge, between Taneatua and Whakatane will remain closed until early next week due to a large slip. Bay of Plenty Systems Manager Rob... Read More

Heavy rain delays Waioeka Gorge works

Work to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge has been delayed due to heavy rain on Sunday. NZTA Regional Transport System... Read More

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne, SH2, as severe weather may mean the Waioeka Gorge... Read More

Trials at SH29a Maungatapu roundabout

A 10-day trial will be carried out for people using SH29A travelling to the city from Te Maunga/Baypark via the Maungatapu roundabout, from next Thursday. As... Read More

Waioeka Gorge re-opens 24/7 from early next week

The NZTA says it's working to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge 24hrs a day from Tuesday next week. Transport Agency... Read More

Hairini bus lane cops flack

Residents are venting their frustrations over a new dedicated bus lane in Hairini. The Hairini St and Turret Road bus lane opened Friday July 6, allowing buses... Read More