Motoring

Put your phone away: Police

Police are warning motorists they are putting other drivers at risk with using cell phones while driving and not wearing seatbelts. Wearing a seatbelt and changing... Read More

Grenada Street link now open

The official opening of the Grenada Street link this morning now offers a long awaited third option for Papamoa and Mount Maunganui commuters. Mayor Stuart Crosby... Read More

Possible delays on 15th Ave tomorrow

Motorists travelling on 15th Ave are being advised of possible delays, between 9am and 3pm tomorrow. A spokesperson for the Tauranga City Council says delays are... Read More

Vehicle crash on Maunganui Rd

UPDATED 1.15PM: A woman has been left shaken after her car smashed into a power pole following a two-vehicle crash on Maunganui Road this afternoon. Tauranga Police... Read More

Chippy wants to nail thieves

Mark Kiwi moved into a new home in Golden Sands in Papamoa last week. But this week his trailer containing all his work tools was stolen from under his nose. 'And... Read More

Third Ave smash in rain

Emergency services in Tauranga received a dawn call out today when a car knocked over a light pole on the Cameron Road Third Avenue intersection. Police, fire and... Read More

Grenada Street link opens Wednesday

The long awaited Grenada Street link offering alternative commuting routes for both Papamoa and Mount Maunganui will be opened to traffic this week on Wednesday.... Read More

Snow warning for Desert Road

Motorists travelling home from school holidays on the Desert Road, State Highway 1 are being advised to drive with caution due to the possibility of snow tonight. The... Read More

Back to school safety reminder

Police want to remind road users to slow down and be aware around schools as children head back to school for term three tomorrow. Constable Ashley Roberts says... Read More

More heavy rain expected

After being buffeted with heavy rain and wind last night Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula can expect more says the MetService. The MetService have issued another... Read More

Giving up work to work

She's petite, sylph-like, a dainty lady. And Frank Parnwell fusses over her. He even spent $11,000 when she needed a new wardrobe. Frank Parnwell and his 1928 Singer... Read More

Severe weather for Coromandel and Bay

A severe weather warning has been issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula today from the MetService. An active front is forecast to move eastwards across... Read More