Motoring

Police release name of person killed in Taneatua

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on SH2, Taneatua last Monday. "He was Bronson Te Kuru, 44, of Poroporo," says a Police spokesperson. 'Our... Read More

Cyclist dies in Te Puna

A person has died while cycling in Te Puna. A Sunlive reader has reported that two ambulances and a fire truck were at the scene of a cyclist lying on the... Read More

Free bus fares for the mobility impaired

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana has confirmed people with mobility impairment will be able to travel on the region's buses for free from July 1. The... Read More

What‘s on - festival, circus, and off-road racing

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with southeast breezes. It's... Read More

SH2 tree felling near Omokoroa

Traffic delays are expected on State Highway 2 today near Omokoroa as tree felling takes place. The work will be carried out between Plummers Point Rd and Youngson... Read More

Mount streets trial rejected

A controversial roading trial in Mount Maunganui has been canned to the delight of two elected councillors and some residents. Tauranga City Council commissioners... Read More

Low emission transport project applications reopen

The latest round of funding to get low-emission transport ideas off the ground has opened. The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund encourages innovation and... Read More

BOP family celebrating superbike success

Sibling rivalry doesn't get any more fierce than this, but it was probably always going to be a double Honda and Rees family celebration when the 2021 New... Read More

One in custody following incident at Tauriko

A person has been taken into custody following an incident at Tauriko. Police received a report of a person seen with what was thought to be a firearm on SH29... Read More

Road resurfacing work around Tauranga begins today

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises resurfacing works are taking place at two separate locations around Tauranga this week. Works will be undertaken at night... Read More

Virtual racing and ‘sick cars’ at fundraiser

Helping support local drift legend Kurt Blackie get to the next round of the D1NZ Drifting Championship Series in Christchurch is the main goal of an event in... Read More

What‘s on - cars, croissants, cycling and croquet

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a fine morning, then a few showers from the afternoon,... Read More