First self driving truck

With Tauranga set to be the first New Zealand city to see an autonomous car in action in November, how long will it be until we see a self-driving truck... Read More

Last dance at Te Puna Hall

The long-threatened moment has finally come for Te Puna Memorial Hall, with demolition beginning on September 18 to pave the way for a new roundabout. The... Read More

Weekend Wheels

Bay events:September 24: Tauranga Street Machines & Customs 39th anniversary car show Held in conjunction with Greerton Cherry Blossom Festival, car-lovers... Read More

Self-driving car arrives in NZ

Tauranga will be the first city in New Zealand to see an autonomous vehicle in action. Volvo and the New Zealand Traffic Institute (Trafinz) aim to demonstrate... Read More

Changes to drive EV uptake

The Government has announced a number of procurement changes which are set to improve the availability of electric vehicles in New Zealand. Announced on... Read More

Are safer cars cheaper cars?

Bay of Plenty motorists should be able to purchase safer vehicles at every point in the market according to a new survey that tracks the performance of... Read More

Tauranga transport pioneer dies

Mount Maunganui resident and Strait Shipping founder Jim Barker is being remembered by transport industry members as a leader who changed the face of the... Read More

Felled trees cause highway hazard

People driving in the Matata area are being warned to expect delays due to felled trees on the highway. The NZ Transport Agency says trees have been at... Read More

SH25 truck solution

SH 25 south of Coromandel is expected to re-open to all traffic on Monday, after being closed to trucks since August 10. A slip below the road reduced... Read More

Woman dies at Te Puna

A woman in her 40s died in a two car crash at Te Puna earlier today. The crash occured on Te Puna Road at 12.30am say Police. A woman was killed in a crash... Read More

Weekend Wheels

Bay events:August 27: Driver Experience 2016Hosted by Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club Bay of Plenty at Taupo Motorsport Park. The non-competitive event is... Read More