Motoring

State Highway 5 closed by crash

SH5 is closed between Putaruru and Rotorua where a stock ruck and car collided just before 4.30pm this afternoon. Police and other emergency services are at the... Read More

Night work to begin on SH2

The NZ Transport Agency is carrying out night work on State Highway 2 at intersections near Te Puna and Omokoroa next week. The pre-planned interim safety improvement... Read More

Venting and blaming at highway meeting

A crowd of angry and upset people who crammed the Omokoroa Settlers Hall last night are being advised to take their anger to the Regional Council submission process... Read More

Indy 500 flag visits Tauranga

The flag that will be used to start this year's Indianapolis 500 has been touring the world lately, including a stop at the recent Winter Olympics in South Korea... Read More

Enraged councillors reject roading plan

A regional council plan to drop badly needed improvements to SH2 to near the bottom of its wish list has enraged Western Bay of Plenty district councillors, including... Read More

Revving engines for charity

Motorcycle riders are invited to bring their machines down to Papamoa Plaza this Sunday to take part in a good cause. The annual Tauranga Ulysses Motorcycle Club... Read More

Cars and crowds turn up for All Ford Day

Today was the 19th All Ford Day at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui, where Ford lovers gathered to celebrate the iconic car brand. For a small gate fee, Ford owners... Read More

Street parade for kids in need

The annual Trillian Trek car rally is passing through Whakatane as part of a fundraiser for kiwi kids in need. Cars, buses, trucks and fire engines dressed in weird... Read More

Great day out for Ford lovers

Everything Ford will be celebrated today when Mount Maunganui's Blake Park fills up with cars from the iconic brand. The All Ford Day is back for its 19th year... Read More

Alternate route due to SH2 crash

Due to a serious accident, a section of State Highway 2 between Omokoroa and Te Puna, has been closed. Emergency services are on site. NZTA request drivers delay... Read More

Crash near Omokoroa

6.15pm Update: There are traffic delays on State Highway 2 due to a serious vehicle accident near the Omokoroa intersection. Traffic diversions are in place at... Read More

Slip blocks SH2 near Opotiki

UPDATED 3.30PM: Roads have been reopened following a slip which blocked both lanes of SH2 at Waiotahe near Opotiki, earlier today. Road closures and diversions... Read More