NZTA compliance files to undergo urgent review

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he is disappointed the New Zealand Transport Agency has failed to carry out its regulatory responsibilities to the standard he expects, but is pleased the Agency’s Board has taken swift action to put things...... Read More

Tauranga CBD to have 30km/h speed limit

A temporary 30km/h speed limit will soon apply for Tauranga CBD. The speed restriction is being introduced due to the significant growth and development projects that are underway and will take effect from Monday October 29. It will apply between First...... Read More

Fuel retailers taking New Zealanders for a ride

A former petrol station employee says fuel companies are taking advantage of New Zealand drivers. More than 15,000 New Zealanders are part of a Facebook group planning to boycott petrol stations throughout the country later this month in protest...... Read More

Changes to Welcome Bay Lane access

Access to Welcome Bay Lane will be restricted temporarily while more permanent, safer measures are put in place for all road users. The cycling safety review, commissioned by the NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council, has found that people...... Read More

Battle of the Streets leaves lasting legacy

Paeroa’s iconic Battle of the Streets may be gone, but Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga says its enormous contribution to the town will not be forgotten. “The community has gained so much from this event, not just economically, but...... Read More

Plea to help prevent fatal crashes these holidays

Everybody traveling these school holidays are being asked to plan ahead, take regular breaks, and stay safe on the roads. During five days over the school holidays last year, 6-10 October 2017, 15 lives were lost on our roads. The total deaths...... Read More

Traffic light reminder for SH29A roundabout

A new traffic light system to improve peak traffic flow on SH29A at Barkes Corner is now up and running. The lights have been installed at the roundabout on the Pyes Pa Road and the SH29A westbound approaches to the roundabout. The...... Read More

‘Appalling’ driving in Tauranga caught on camera

Patience – it seems to be something many Tauranga drivers are lacking these days. Dash cam footage supplied to SunLive by Jeroen van der Beek from BOP Driving School shows some drivers taking unnecessary and life-threatening manoeuvres on Western...... Read More

Petition starts after Wairoa Bridge protest

More than 500 people gathered at Wairoa River Reserve on Sunday to protest the lack of safety on State Highway 2. The protest was run by Fix the Bloody Road group with the main reason behind it to gather publicity and awareness that the road between...... Read More

Nine dead in two weeks on BOP & Waikato roads

After a gruelling 15-hour drive, Te Hokinga Mai Katipa was on his way home to see his partner and children.  But the 30 year old didn't make it off the Kaimai Ranges on his journey from Hamilton to Gisborne on Wednesday.  The...... Read More