13:36:22 Friday 18 April 2025

Motoring

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More

Petrol prices driven down: 'Like a triple whammy'

The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker. Crude oil prices have plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's... Read More

Driving instructors react to licence proposals

Proposed changes to driver licensing are a 'hallelujah” moment for Rotorua driving instructor Helen Barry. Other Bay of Plenty instructors have described... Read More

Draper claims two titles at junior champs

With the two premier titles safely locked away, Karaka's Hayden Draper became the obvious stand-out at the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships... Read More

Drivers ready for ITM Taupō Super440

Taupō has caught Supercars fever ahead of this weekend's championship round: the town centre has been decorated, community events are organised and the... Read More

Waikato & BoP state highway works for April

The intersection of State Highway 2 and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made much safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the... Read More

50 Minis in epic adventure across NZ

Fifty teams of Mini lovers are preparing for an epic 2400km adventure across New Zealand, aiming to raise $500,000 to help children living in hardship. The... Read More

Simon Bridges drifts into open banking

Self-confessed petrol head and Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges has teamed up with champion professional drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett in a high-octane... Read More

Senior car buff helps keep Katikati safe

Vintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving,... Read More

Positive finish at final cross country rounds

Two back-to-back South Island rounds wrapped up the 2025 New Zealand Cross County Championships last weekend, with the PWR Yamaha team riders finishing strongly. The... Read More

Tauranga's national champ wins on home turf

Tauranga's Todd Hemingway has been crowned New Zealand Super Stock champion after a winning return to his home track at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Hemingway... Read More

Mum of seven pursues dream to train as mechanic

Mum of seven Antoinette Ranapia used to watch her dad and uncles with their heads under the hoods of cars in hometown Ōpōtiki, 'tutuing” with the motors. Those... Read More