Motoring

Katikati unconvinced at bypass promises

Traffic congestion on State Highway 2, near Katikati, has boosted the awareness of the need of a bypass. Community board chair Jenny Hobbs' has launched a petition... Read More

Person freed in bus crash

UPDATED: 11.11am. The woman passenger trapped in a tourist bus that crashed down a six-metre bank in Tongariro Forest Park on Sunday morning has been freed. A police... Read More

Roadworks on Jellicoe St next week

The road running through the centre of Te Puke will be closed later this week to allow significant construction work to occur. Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Rider seriously injured in SH2 crash

UPDATED 2:05PM: The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists a section of State Highway 2 in Waihi remains closed until further notice following a crash... Read More

Major delays on SH2 heading north

Once again northbound motorists travelling on State Highway 2 are facing lengthy delays, with traffic down to a crawl either side of Katikati today. It's the second... Read More

Car and bus collide in Mount Maunganui

A car and a bus have collided near Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui. Northern Fire Communications shift manager Scott Osmond says the crash occurred near the... Read More

SH2 re-opens after crash

UPDATED 6:59PM: Traffic is now flowing following a two vehicle crash south of Katikati this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway... Read More

Sadly ‘Stinga’ puttered out

Tyres hit the track at last night's SunLive Baypark Speedway Demolition Derby, and SunMedia demolition driver Kathy Sellars says she had an 'epic night”. 'After... Read More

Fundraiser for Chris

Get on your bike next Sunday to help raise money for an iconic Tauranga biker. Bayride Motorcycles is hosting a charity motorcycle ride for motorbike riding instructor... Read More

‘I’m not nervous’

The overalls and helmet have been fitted, the car safety-checked and modified - and nerves are under control. Now all that's left for Kathy Sellars is to put pedal... Read More

Hot rod glory in Whangamata

The sun beamed down to make hot rods and bikes gleam at the Whangamata Club. The very first car and bike show in the world for 2017 was held at the club on January... Read More

Boat thieves are getting busy

Increasing numbers of trailer boats are being stolen from yards and driveways as summer kicks off, warns the Insurance Council of New Zealand. 'New Zealand Police... Read More