Motoring

Man arrested on SH29A near Mount Maunganui

A man was arrested this evening and will appear in court on Monday on a charge of receiving stolen property. Police sighted a vehicle of interest about 4.30pm... Read More

Kiwi legend confirms 50th New Zealand Grand Prix

Kiwi motor racing legend Kenny Smith will line up for his 50th New Zealand Grand Prix in the 66th running of the event at Hampton Downs early next year. Kenny... Read More

What‘s on - art, comedy, history and science

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for a fine day ahead with increasing high cloud and westerlies.... Read More

International racing drivers to enter NZ

International drivers will be allowed to enter New Zealand for the three round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Confirmation was given to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing... Read More

Plans parked again

Exasperation at Tauranga City Council's prolonged decision-making around Park n Ride options bubbled up at the Bay of Plenty Public Transport Committee last week.... Read More

Surge in BOP electric vehicle registration

The number of light electric vehicles registered in the Bay of Plenty region continues to grow with 647 on the roads at the end of 2019. The latest Regional Land... Read More

Crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

There has been a vehicle collision on Te Awanui Drive near the Tauranga Bridge Marina. Police report that there are no injuries. Police also report that the... Read More

Vehicle rolls in Welcome Bay

A vehicle has rolled in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of a vehicle rolling at the intersection of Welcome Bay Rd and Rocky Cutting Rd about 3.05pm. Police... Read More

Single vehicle crash on Peketahi bridge

A vehicle has crashed near Taneatua. The single vehicle crash occurred on the Peketahi bridge south of Rewatu Rd near Taneatua on State Highway 2. Police were... Read More

Crash in Papamoa

There has been a single vehicle crash in Papamoa. Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Wairakei Ave at 10.08am. "The car mounted the pavement... Read More

Going through the gears

A team effort, 16 hour days and 70-hour weeks have gone into getting 300 bikes ready for the Good Neighbour bike drive. The people in charge of storing... Read More

Heavy rain and gales for New Zealand this week

Heavy rain and gale winds are expected this week across much of New Zealand. The MetService advise that a low pressure will move across central and northern New... Read More