Motoring

Easter road toll already among worst in ten years

Seven people have died so far this Easter long weekend - with just under 24 hours still to go in the reporting period. That's more than the total for the... Read More

Traffic and weather update, and what‘s on today

Good morning and welcome to Monday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a fine day apart from... Read More

Easter road toll rises to six

The Easter road toll has climbed to six after a fatal crash in Otaki on the Kapiti Coast. Four of the deaths have occurred in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police release name of Whakamaru crash victim

Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32 near Whakamaru on Friday. She was Kellie... Read More

Fierce racing and fireworks at Baypark tonight

Fierce racing to decide five Bay of Plenty Championships and a fireworks display will bring the 2020-21 season to a spectacular close at Baypark Speedway this... Read More

Easter road toll climbs to four after BOP fatality

The Easter weekend road toll has risen to four, with another crash in the Bay of Plenty. A motorbike and a car collided on State Highway 38 at Waimangu at... Read More

Crash on SH29 near Omanawa

There are reports of a truck and car collision on the Kaimai Range near Omanawa. The vehicle collision has occurred on SH29 near Ruahihi Rd. It is unknown if... Read More

One dead after motorcycle and car crash on SH38

4.52pm update: Due to the fatal crash on SH38, the highway is now down to a one lane Stop/Go at Okaro Rd. One person has died in the crash that occurred near... Read More

Cameron Rd changes a “no go” for business owners

Cameron Road business owners are hugely concerned about proposed changes to the road and how it will affect their ability to trade. Bernina Sewing Centre Tauranga... Read More

Two in custody following Mount Maunganui burglary

Two people have been taken into custody following a burglary in Mount Maunganui this morning. 'Police were alerted around 1.40am to a burglary at a store on Maunganui... Read More

Final week to have your say

There is just one week left to provide feedback on Western Bay of Plenty District Council's draft Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Community feedback closes at 5pm... Read More

Nothing slowing down bike racers

With only common sense to slow them down, riders will no doubt have their throttles twisted right round to the stops at the annual New Zealand Miniature TT Championships... Read More