Motoring

August for Bay roading futures

It's too early to tell if the government draft transport policy will be good for the Bay of Plenty, says BOP Regional Council Transport Committee chair Stuart Crosby. The... Read More

Crash causes delays

Traffic is delayed following a two car crash on SH29A at Maungatapu, near the overbridge. Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.45pm. Sunlive understands... Read More

Safety focus on transport changes

The government's draft policy statement on land transport is proposing a big shift in emphasis towards public transport and improvements to local roads. The draft... Read More

Tauranga businesses join forces

Tauranga businesses are joining forces to support the SOS Edgecumbe Charity Ride. A community project organised by Tony Ngawhika of Tauranga Weekend Riders, the... Read More

‘Reckless behaviour’ causes crashes

A new AA Research Foundation report has found ‘reckless behaviour' - including drink-driving and speeding - contribute to around half of fatal crashes, while... Read More

Tauranga’s rising motorsport star

He may only be 18, but Tauranga's Jordan Grant is making his mark in the world of motorsport. He recently won the Junior Champion's title at the MotorSport NZ ClubSport... Read More

Why the parking angels forsake you

'After nine months out of work, I got my dream job. The only problem was that there was limited parking around. I took a chance and got caught. Okay, I will pay... Read More

Driver flees after crash causes fire

A two-car crash is believed to be the cause of what set a van alight near Bay Park on Friday evening. The crash involved a car and a van, and the driver of the... Read More

Woman flown to Waikato hospital

A woman has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition following a crash near Matamata on Friday morning. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was... Read More

Car on fire at Baypark roundabout

A car caught fire near the intersection of State Highway 2 and Truman Lane late this afternoon. Olly Smythe was a passenger in a car travelling through the roundabout... Read More

Action-packed night of speedway

Speedway fans are in for an action-packed night on Saturday with the rescheduled North Island Sprint Car Champs and South Pacific Super Saloon and 6-shooter Champs... Read More

Volunteers to trial new bus app

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is inviting volunteers to try out a new real-time bus app which is currently being trialled on Bayhopper buses in Tauranga. The app,... Read More