Motoring

Open day for SH2 corridor

The community will soon learn more about the work planned for the State Highway 2/Waihi to Tauranga corridor. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is holding a community... Read More

Motocross stars shine at BOP event

The New Zealand motocross stars of the future revealed themselves in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend. The Farmer Autovillage and Yamaha-sponsored New Zealand... Read More

Tauranga harbour bridge now clear following crash

There has been a vehicle collision near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. Police were called about 1.45pm to Te Awanui Drive following a two-vehicle crash. There... Read More

Remember road safety basics this long weekend

As people travel over this long weekend, Police want to remind them of the basics of road safety so that everyone sharing our roads can arrive alive. 'Whether... Read More

Temporary changes to Bayfair entry and exit points

As part of the Bay Link project, temporary changes are required to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming months. These... Read More

Bike Month encourages locals to get biking

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all the benefits of biking. Sport... Read More

Fallen tree closes Golden Valley Road

A road near Waihi has been closed following a tree falling down across it. The fallen tree is completely blocking Golden Valley Rd about one kilometre from... Read More

Rest, refresh, and arrive alive this long weekend

It's been a long, hot day, after a full week of work. A long weekend is on the horizon. You're loading the family into the car to begin the trek to the bach,... Read More

Junior champs a starting point for future stars

There is perhaps no better launch-pad for young Kiwi racers hoping to achieve motocross fame and fortune than the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships, This... Read More

Motocross Grand Prix celebrates 60 years

It was a special weekend of motocross that had everything - high intensity dirt bike action combined with a slew of different race winners to celebrate a significant... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car in Papamoa

A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Papamoa. Police received a report of a car and pedestrian crash on Belray Pl at around 8.13pm. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Pedestrian injured following Pyes Pa crash

A pedestrian has been seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 36 at Pyes Pa. Police were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian... Read More