PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTakitimu Drive SH29 off-ramp closure: Tauranga detour and lane changesDrivers from SH29 to 15th Ave must detour via SH2 Takitimu Dr to Elizabeth St.28 Jan 03:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEvacuations in Waihī Beach after state of emergency declared for BoPPeople can evacuate to the local RSA if they can't stay with friends or family.21 Jan 03:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a year20 Jan 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaiting out the weather in Waioweka: Stranded travellers help one another during slips19 Jan 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaioweka Gorge closure for 'several weeks' will affect roadworks, freight19 Jan 02:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeks18 Jan 03:56 AM
Bay of Plenty Times40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue mission16 Jan 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDetours: Bethlehem drivers face 15–22min delaysCambridge Road's northbound lane will be closed 24/7 from January 3 to early February.04 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHairini Bridge tests begin ahead of Tauranga traffic upgradeThe project aims to cut congestion and improve safety for Tauranga commuters.23 Nov 11:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic ‘really jammed’ south of Katikati, SH2NZTA are undertaking tree and drain maintenance work on SH2, near Katikati today.08 Nov 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew expressway project north of Tauranga hits 'important milestone'Takitimu North Link Stage 2 will extend four-lane highway from Te Puna to Ōmokoroa. 09 Sep 11:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Eastern Link to close overnight for four nights for major beam liftSH2 will close between the Domain Rd Interchange and the SH2/SH33 Paengaroa roundabout. 11 Aug 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad works ‘pointless’ if bridge is under waterNo detour was available when flooding closed Matekerepu Bridge last week.07 Aug 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWelcome to Toll-ranga: City with 2/3 of NZ's toll roads set for moreAs a new gantry is proposed, a councillor says there's a 'double standard' being applied.31 Jul 11:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTruck driver dies in BoP crashOtara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.09 Jul 09:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew speed cameras to tackle high-risk BoP roadsConstruction starts on July 14 and will take three to four weeks to complete.03 Jul 07:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on groundA judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.01 Jul 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 bridge to close for repairs for six days during school holidaysPekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, starting June 30.22 Jun 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTruck breakdown causes delays on SH2, no detour availableDrivers should allow extra time, especially during the afternoon peak.13 Jun 12:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRusting car dumped in popular Bay of Plenty swimming holeLast year, 28 vehicles were reported abandoned in waterways across the region.06 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIwi driver licencing scheme sees 178 people licensed “It was a bit scary, but being on the marae was amazing," one driver said. 27 May 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traffic volumes increasing': Major road upgrade set for TaurikoWork on Taurikura Drive starts May 26, 2025, lasting up to 12 months.21 May 07:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong sideWire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.17 Apr 05:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
