Motoring

Motor vehicle levy could rise 12 percent

ACC is proposing to hike the average motor vehicle levy for road users by more than 12 per cent. It is blaming higher costs due to increasing road accidents and... Read More

Campbell runner up at Far North Rally

Tauranga's Phil Campbell has continued his impressive run in his new car with a close fought second place at the Far North Rally over the weekend. After an encouraging... Read More

Battle of the Streets leaves lasting legacy

Paeroa's iconic Battle of the Streets may be gone, but Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga says its enormous contribution to the town will not be forgotten. 'The... Read More

Battle of the Streets canned after 27 years

The annual Paeroa Battle of the Streets event has been canned after 27 years due to rising costs and a drop in spectator numbers. Paeroa Promotions Trust president... Read More

Petrol prices hitting new record-high

Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase. Stations in Wellington and many parts... Read More

SmartGrowth leaders respond to highway campaigners

SmartGrowth leaders acknowledge the hurt and frustration of people campaigning for safer roads in the Western Bay of Plenty and have vowed to work harder to address... Read More

They’re off and it’s all on

A selection of stalls featuring food, music and entertainment is set to vamp up Waihi's CBD in October with the return of GO Waihi's annual Trolley Derby and Market... Read More

What’s next for the Tauranga Northern Link?

Will we ever see the four-lane Tauranga Northern Link built between the city and Te Puna? Construction should have been under way next month, says Tauranga MP... Read More

National truck driver appreciation week

This week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the hard-working men and women of the New Zealand road transport industry, says Road Transport Forum Chief... Read More

Petition starts after Wairoa Bridge protest

More than 500 people gathered at Wairoa River Reserve on Sunday to protest the lack of safety on State Highway 2. The protest was run by Fix the Bloody Road group... Read More

Te Puke Highway now open

Te Puke Highway is now open after a crash which closed the road earlier this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene near Bell Road at 6.54am. A... Read More

Incident in the early morning in Bellevue

Police are continuing to make enquiries after a vehicle crashed on Windsor Road early this morning. Emergency Services were called to a front lawn of a Windsor... Read More