Motoring

Bad batteries mostly to blame for roadside rescues

As people prepare for the summer road trip season, AMI has looked at the most common reasons drivers have called for a roadside rescue, with batteries... Read More

International superstars descend on Baypark

Young Californian racing talent Michael `Buddy' Kofoid had to beat the weather, a challenging track and New Zealand's most successful racer to claim a Thursday... Read More

Honda family finishes 1-2 in three round series

Whakatane's Mitch Rees can tick off the first three jobs on his ‘to do' list, the national No.1 collecting his first major silverware of the 2023-24 motorcycle... Read More

Working together for a safe summer

As Kiwis prepare for a much-anticipated summer break, your safety and that of others on our roads should be a priority this holiday season, says NZ Police. "Current... Read More

Hit the road safely this summer

We all want to get home safely this summer. So, if you're heading home for Christmas, or bouncing between beaches, baches, and festivals, take extra care behind... Read More

NZ team named for Oceania Women's Cup bid

It will be time to step up and be counted when the top women's motocross stars from Downunder head into a tough competition at the 2024 Honda New Zealand Motocross... Read More

Baypark Speedway international race meeting

A dual attraction featuring lightweight open wheel racers and the heavy metal crowd pleasers of dirt track racing is lined up for the International Superstars... Read More

Former motorcyclist launches emotions guide

A Tauranga-born woman is launching a free online emotions guide. Sally Steadman, a mental performance coach and motorcycle racer, suffered a traumatic brain... Read More

Checkpoints to police drinking drivers

Police want Bay of Plenty people to be planning their Christmas festivities and holidays, not organising tangi and funerals for loved ones who have died in car crashes. As... Read More

Fines issued for mobile phone use triple

Police have tripled the fines doled out for talking on your cellphone while driving in four years, to $6 million. They have also levied a host more fines... Read More

State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens for Christmas

A triumph of perseverance is unfolding as State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens its winding picturesque route this morning after an extensive reconstruction effort. State... Read More

Surge in bookings for driver's licence test

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi's decision to scrap the fee for resitting driver's licence examinations from October 1 has led to a surge in bookings for the... Read More