

Pekatahi Bridge to Close for One Day After Surface Concerns from Locals
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a one-day closure of the Pekatahi Bridge to carry out essential emergency repairs on the bridge deck.

Holly Grundy
26 minutes ago1 min read


Hundreds of Rangatahi Take Part in Rural Road Safety Roadshow
More than 250 rangatahi from across the Eastern Bay of Plenty took part in this year’s Rangatahi Road Safety Roadshow, aimed at delivering practical road safety education to rural communities.

Holly Grundy
1 day ago1 min read


Funding Approved for Two New Roundabouts Near Waiotahe River Bridge
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding to construct two new tear-drop roundabouts on either side of the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waiotahe River Bridge, in a move aimed at improving road safety.

Holly Grundy
4 days ago1 min read


Crash at Waiotahe Closes State Highway 2 for Several Hours
At 5.30 this morning, Eastern Bay police were called to attend a crash in the Waiotahe area, on State Highway two, West of О̄pо̄tiki.

Holly Grundy
May 61 min read


Truck Crash Causes Morning Delays on State Highway 2 Near Pikowai
Traffic was disrupted this morning along State Highway 2, just west of Pikowai, following a single-vehicle incident involving a large truck that flipped onto its side.

Holly Grundy
Apr 291 min read


Slip Repair Works Begin on SH35 Between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha
Eastern Bay residents can expect delays heading through State Highway 35, as slip repair works begin.

Holly Grundy
Apr 281 min read


Weekly Headlines: 14th - 17th April
This is 1XX Headlines – your weekly dose of the biggest stories from around the Eastern Bay.

Holly Grundy
Apr 171 min read


Weekly Headlines: 7th - 11th April
The 1XX Headlines - stories from the 7th to the 11th of April.
Your weekly dose of the biggest stories from around the Eastern Bay.

1XX News
Apr 111 min read


Construction Set To Begin This Month On The New Wainui Road Roundabout
A photo of the State Highway 2, Wainui Road intersection - From the New Zealand Transport Agency/ Waka Kotahi.

Holly Grundy
Apr 71 min read


Extended Interview: Whakatāne Community Constable, Rob Jones, on recent crime.
This is a long form video interview, that looks into crime and crashes from the Eastern Bay in the past few weeks.

1XX News
Mar 251 min read


Police Appeal For Information After Ohope Crash
Police are appealing for information after a car and motorbike collided in Ōhope and left one person dead.

Radio 1XX
Mar 241 min read


One Person Dead After Ohope Crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Ōhope.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read


Emergency Services At Scene of Crash Near Ohope
Ohope Road is closed after a serious crash.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read


Weekly Headlines: March 17th-21st
The weekly headlines audio story.

Holly Grundy
Mar 211 min read


New Roundabout At SH2/Wainui Road Intersection
A new roundabout is on the way at the State Highway 2 and Wainui Road intersection.

Radio 1XX
Mar 191 min read