Motoring

Crash between car and bicycle on Girven Road

There has been a vehicle crash at Arataki. Police received a report of collision between a car and a bicycle on Girven Rd at 9.23pm. Ambulance have been notified. SunLive... Read More

Greg Murphy calls for action to address road toll

Motorsport legend Greg Murphy says the appalling holiday road toll shows New Zealanders need better education before getting behind the wheel. Eleven people were... Read More

Keeping a watch out for thunderstorms today

The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Waikato region with a severe thunderstorm watch remaining in force for other parts of the North... Read More

What‘s on - Bay Dreams, carnival, art, music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for showers, with some heavy but should be easing... Read More

Expected traffic congestion and delays today

Today will be a busy day for the city's roads with up to 20,000 people expected to attend Bay Dreams music festival at Trustpower Baypark Stadium. To manage event... Read More

Hazardous driving conditions today due to weather

The MetService have issued a Severe Weather Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning with heavy rain expected for eastern Bay of Plenty, Buller and... Read More

Waioeka Gorge reopens, Waimana Gorge still closed

4pm Update: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 remains closed through the Waimana Gorge, following heavy rainfall in the area. Key local... Read More

Car rolls on Rotoehu Road

A car has rolled near Pukehina. Police received a report of a car that has rolled on Rotoehu Rd at around 6.45pm. There are no reported injuries and the road... Read More

Kiwis encouraged to try something new

New Zealanders are being urged to do something different over this summer season, to help out local tourism operators. Domestic tourism in January is forecast... Read More

High road toll making tariff hikes likely

The Government is considering tariff hikes on less safe cars as the road toll remains stubbornly high. New steps are being considered by the Goverment to force... Read More

Thunderstorm expected today

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by the MetService for parts of the North Island. Arno Dyason from the MetService says that daytime heating and afternoon... Read More

What‘s on - festival, carnival, fairs and markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Around Tauranga today there are a wealth of activities, markets, exhibitions... Read More