Motoring

Mini turning 60 in style in Tauranga

One of the most iconic cars of the 20th century - the humble Mini - celebrates the 60th anniversary of its worldwide release this year and enthusiasts are set... Read More

NZTA - Hands off our underpass!

Hundreds of people turned out to a protest on Sunday afternoon at the Bayfair Underpass. The underpass, which runs under State Highway 2, is set to be demolished... Read More

What‘s on - country market, protest rally, art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Today will likely feature some cloudy periods, westerlies and a chance of a shower. It's a three-clothing layer day with... Read More

Motorcycle crash at Paengaroa

Police, fire and ambulance have been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash in Paengaroa. The emergency services were called about 12.40pm on Saturday following... Read More

The big weather picture for Saturday and Sunday

Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson at WeatherWatch.co.nz says that a southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, moving around a large high in the Tasman Sea. In... Read More

Two car crash in Cameron Rd destroys RSA sign

A two-car collision in Cameron Rd on Friday night has left debris and broken signs strewn across a carpark and a roadside footpath. 'Emergency services attended... Read More

What‘s on - Art Fest, expo, minis and mud

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Expect a fine day all day, with cool southwesterlies. Make sure to wrap up warm if heading outdoors, as it's a three-clothing... Read More

Road closures for marathon today

Road closures will be in place today as the Mount Maunganui Half Marathon takes place. Participants in the marathon have the option of completing 5km, 10km or... Read More

NZTA backs down on ‘conflict of interest’ policy

The Transport Agency has backed down on a rule change that could have caused major problems for a big car importer. It wanted to toughen up its conflict of interest... Read More

Traffic flows fuelling economy

Some people may have noticed there seems to be more traffic around the Coromandel this year. Thames Coromandel District Council says the activity on the region's... Read More

Govt: NZers being fleeced at the pump

The draft Commerce Commission report into fuel pricing confirms that New Zealanders are getting fleeced at the pump and that the fuel market is broken, says Tauranga... Read More

Car smoking fines a punitive waste of time

A public health academic has told the Health Select Committee plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time and won't protect... Read More