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Car engulfed in flames in Papamoa The car caught fire on the Eastern Link. Photo and video: Nikki Signal. ); } else { // } A car has caught fire on the Tauranga Eastern Link. Fire crews were called to the blaze at 12.16pm. A caller to the SunLive newsroom says the car is located just before the straight before the toll booth heading towards Whakatane. The eye-witness says the driver of the car escaped before the car was engulfed in flames and was unharmed. Fire have...

Research reports reveal fleeing driver motivators Police say any decision to flee can put the driver and passengers in the fleeing vehicle, public and police at risk of serious injury or death. File photo. ); } else { // } Police have released research reports aimed at improving understanding of drivers’ motivations for fleeing. “We know that what we do, how we approach a potential fleeing driver event, has an influence on the behaviour of the driver, but now we ...

SH33 to get new slow vehicle bay Concerns have been raised about the passing lane at the SH33/Taheke Road intersection. Image: Google Maps. ); } else { // } Passing on State Highway 33 is expected to become safer for all road users from next week, with a new slow vehicle bay replacing an existing passing lane just north of Okere Falls. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency regional manager infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton says concerns were raised about the passing lane s...

Farm sales increase ); } else { // } Farm sales are up compared to the three months leading up to Covid-19, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). The data, released on April 23, shows there have been 113 more farm sales for the three months ended March 2021 than for the same period last year, which is an increase of 40.8 per cent. Ten of the 13 regions recorded an increase in the number of farm sales for the three months ende...

Tsunami education in school roadshow Students at Ilminster Intermediate School in Gisborne try out the tsunami wave tank. Photo. Supplied. ); } else { // } Students at Hatea-a-Rangi and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tokomaru in Tairāwhiti have been the first to take part in a new roadshow aimed at educating about the risks posed by a Hikurangi subduction zone earthquake and tsunami. The school roadshow has extra significance following the earthquakes and subsequent tsu...

NZ forestry waste could create biofuel industry File image/SunLive. ); } else { // } The New Zealand Forest Service is laying the foundations for a new biofuels industry, that could turn forestry waste into a potential billion-dollar industry. As well as the research Te Uru Rākau – NZ Forest Service are working on a business case with help from global investment experts Indufor Asia Pacific. “Establishing a biofuels industry in New Zealand will require significa...

Gemstones to dazzle in Tauranga this weekend Graeme Dewhurst. Gemstones of all shapes and sizes will be on display in Tauranga this weekend. The National Gem and Mineral Show, held at Tauranga Racecourse on Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2 has something for everyone. Gorgeous and intriguing rocks will help keep the kids entertained for hours, and there are plenty of activities planned. The show is split into two halls – one where collectors and those intrigued can buy anything gem and mineral r...

Covid-19: Airport worker tests positive File Image. SunLive. A border worker has tested positive for Covid-19. The Ministry of Health confirmed in a statement that the person in question is a worker at Auckland Airport.  “The usual protocol of isolating the case, interviewing them, and tracing their contacts and movements is underway,” says a MOH statement.  “More information will be provided later today and this case will be included in tomorrows totals.” There are no new community...

Heavy rain and potential thunderstorms for BOP File Image. SunLive. A severe weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Bay of Plenty. Up to 80-120mm of rain is expected to accumulate, especially about the ranges, across Tuesday night and into Wednesday. MetService is forecasting a low to move southeast over the country on Wednesday, bringing rain with heavy falls to the North Island and upper South Island. Meanwhile, the remainder of the South Island remains dry in the east, but rain o...

); } *Cases 1 and 2 travelled as part of a family bubble along with two previously reported cases. **Case 3 was part of a travel bubble with two previously reported cases and was transferred on April 13 from their initial managed isolation facility in Auckland to a quarantine facility. The historical case arrived from Papua New Guinea via Singapore on April 14 and was tested on arrival. They are not infectious. In addition, one previously reported case has now been deemed historical and is no...