Motoring

Kaimai speed trial looking good

The Kaimai Variable Speed Sign trial is beginning to receive awards because of a reduction in accidents on the road, with the two year trial just over half way... Read More

Bay gets first charging station

The Eastern Bay of Plenty's first electric vehicle fast charger has been installed in Whakatane. The charging station, located on Quay Street, is a partnership... Read More

Omokoroa accident victim named

The woman killed in a single vehicle crash at Omokoroa on Friday was Mary Rangirorea Donald, 92, of Tauranga. Police say the Serious Crash Unit continues to investigate... Read More

Hart in the right place

The sport of motorcycle racing may be regarded as high risk and high reward, but Bay of Plenty's Duncan Hart is planning on taking no risks at all in the near future. The... Read More

A Safer Coromandel for motorcyclists

What does every motorcyclist riding in the Coromandel region need for their bike? A handy map of the location which doubles as a visor cloth of course. New Zealand... Read More

Petrol price round-up December 9

This summer SunLive will be keeping you up to speed with petrol prices around Tauranga. Every Friday a sample of local petrol station prices will be up on our site,... Read More

Changes to petrol and diesel rules

Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says changes to petrol and diesel specifications will support the growth of lower-emission fuels. Amendments are being... Read More

Opotiki to get driver licence support

The New Zealand Transport Agency is investing $116,000 in the Opotiki Community Driver Mentor Programme to help more teens and young adults gain their restricted... Read More

Cyclists fighting to keep underpass

The New Zealand Transport Agency is denying cyclists are being ignored in the planning process for the looming Bayfair to Baypark reconstruction. Facebook group... Read More

Shy Wicked Camper renters

The hirers of a Wicked Campers van seen in Mount Maunganui Saturday night drove off when they saw photos were being taken of the paint job depicting a bikini clad... Read More

Unknown cause for car fire

UPDATED: 3.15pm. Greerton firefighters don't know what caused a car being driven to Rotorua to catch fire today. Firefighters were called at 10.09am and found a... Read More

Christmas Moto Trial this Sunday

Tauranga Motorcycle Club are holding their Christmas Moto Trial this Sunday, giving riders the opportunity to test their skills with a bike. The event will take... Read More