Motoring

What’s on – Thai boxing, night rail and handbags

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It was a chilly night, but the day ahead looks to be mainly fine with southerly breezes. It's a three clothing layer day,... Read More

Electric cars a benefit for business

Ross Brown bought his first electric car in 2015 and has recently upgraded to a newer model, saying it makes a positive difference to his daily routine. Ross... Read More

Roads closed around the Bay of Plenty

Roads are closed around the Bay of Plenty today due to flooding. Other roads have road hazard warning due to slips and pot holes. State Highway 2 from Awakeri... Read More

Car crashes into lamp post on SH2

A car has crashed into a lamp post along State Highway 2, this afternoon The crash has occurred near the Waihi Road overbridge, near Bethlehem. Photos taken... Read More

Three vehicle crash on SH36

Three vehicles have crashed on State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua this afternoon. A police spokesperson says people have received minor injuries as... Read More

Goldrush Rally returns to the Coromandel

The routes and timings for the Goldrush Rally of Coromandel have been announced for the weekend of 16/17 August, when about 70 cars are expected to take part in... Read More

Fuel tax to fund crucial transport projects

The Commerce Commission is being asked to investigate the fuel market as the Government says New Zealand has higher fuel prices compared to other OECD countries. ... Read More

Car hits pole in Ohauiti, power off

10.42pm Update: PowerCo report that there is a power outage in Ohauiti on Monday evening following a vehicle striking a power pole on Ohauiti Rd. A power cut has... Read More

Pilot programme to help reduce motorcycle crashes

A two-year pilot programme designed to reward motorcyclists who complete Ride Forever coaching at an advanced level, is being announced today. The pilot focuses... Read More

Vehicle flips on Taurikura Drive

A vehicle has had a collision on Sunday evening in Tauriko. Police were called to the scene on Taurikura Dr about 10pm. The incident involved one vehicle, which... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge undergoing inspection tonight

The NZ Transport Association have announced that an inspection will be undertaken this evening on the Maungatapu Bridge. The inspection will be carried out for... Read More

Road open in Karangahake Gorge following crash

5.00pm Update: NZTA advise that both lanes of SH2 in the Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi are now open, following an earlier crash. Congestion has now... Read More