Motoring

Rotorua SH30A tomo slows traffic

A tomo has opened up on a much-publicised stretch of State Highway 30A in Rotorua. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) said crews discovered the tomo near a centre... Read More

Baypark heats up with Bays of Thunder showdown

The third race meeting of the 2025-26 season at Baypark Speedway is bringing a rotation of classes and variety of action to the high-speed clay oval at Mount... Read More

Arrest after vehicle causes life changing injuries

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in the Bay of Plenty on nine separate driving related charges. The charges come in the wake of... Read More

Upcoming night closures on Tauranga Eastern Link

NZTA Waka Kotahi has announced the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd on State Highway 2 faces two overnight closures this week as work at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange... Read More

27 drivers eye glory at Hampton Downs

A strong field of 27 drivers is lining up for Round 2 of the 2025/2026 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in North Waikato... Read More

Paving the way for smoother days on SH29

State Highway 29 from Tauriko to the summit of the Kaimai Range is a key corridor and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is focused on strengthening it this summer,... Read More

Rotorua roadworks steaming ahead

Roading crews will be a familiar sight around Rotorua over the next month, with a significant piece of work taking place. 'The lead-up to Christmas is a busy... Read More

Infringements issued to commercial vehicles

Central North Island Police have issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles in a targeted and pointed approach on heavy vehicles and trailers. Operation... Read More

SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights

State Highway 29 over the Kaimāī Range, between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, will be closed for five nights. The closures, between 7.30pm and 4am from... Read More

Pilgrimage for petrolheads: the All USA Day show

Petrolheads from far and wide will make a 'pilgrimage” to Tauranga for an annual event celebrating American muscle. Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club... Read More

Fireworks spectacular at Baypark

Former New Zealand champion Brad Mosen from Auckland delivered an impressive return to winning form as the 20-lap Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic entertained... Read More

Traffic 'really jammed' south of Katikati, SH2

Motorists are experiencing long delays between Tauranga and Katikati today due to maintenance work on State Highway 2. A caller to SunLive reported a delay... Read More