Motoring

Police remind boaties to notify them

Police want to remind people using vessels on the water that they need to alert them if they get into trouble. At around 6.30pm last night, police in Nelson... Read More

Missing Rotorua man located

Police have located a man who had been reported missing yesterday, after not returning to his Rotorua home when expected. A police spokesperson says he contacted... Read More

Goat reinforces message about child restraints

A police operation targeting child restraints in vehicles has sent a message loud and clear that all kids in vehicles need to be restrained, including goats. Over... Read More

Petition launched to overturn fuel taxes

A petition to repeal the government's new fuel taxes and relieve financial pressure at the pumps has been launched by the National Party. National Leader Simon... Read More

Safety improvements planned for SH5 in Waikato

The NZ Transport Agency is holding a series of drop-in sessions next week to talk the community through planned safety improvements on State Highway 5 between... Read More

One vehicle accident in Waihi Beach

Emergency services has been responding to a one vehicle crash on Waihi Beach Road. Police, Ambulance and Fire all attended the crash about 500 meters from Wilsons... Read More

Petrol pushes annual inflation to 1.9 per cent

The consumers price index increased 1.9 per cent in the September 2018 year, driven by higher petrol prices, Stats NZ says. This follows a 1.5 per cent annual... Read More

Fuel costs prompts a look at alternative transport

As the cost of fuel has reached new heights, one of New Zealand's leading vehicle leasing and finance companies has seen an increase in enquiries from businesses... Read More

SH2 closed near Matata after serious crash

Bay of Plenty Police are attending a serious crash on Burt Road in Matata. Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.24pm after reports of a vehicle hitting... Read More

Electric Vehicles topic of discussion

Electric vehicles will be the topic of conversation at Café Scientifique Tauranga's monthly meeting at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club tonight. Flip... Read More

NZTA compliance files to undergo urgent review

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he is disappointed the New Zealand Transport Agency has failed to carry out its regulatory responsibilities to the standard... Read More

Two bikes collide in motorcycle crash

No one has been injured after a motorbike collided with another bike near Kawerau. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of State... Read More