Motoring

Meanwhile in Tauranga

Just when you thought there couldn't be more to love about Tauranga, some of our readers have discovered this weekend that there is. Out and about yesterday and... Read More

What‘s on - autocross, griffons, alcohol drawing

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Morena koutou. Kia hari me to whanau me o hoa. A fine day ahead is forecast, with southwesterlies. It's a three-to-four-clothing-layer... Read More

Green light for Te Awa River Ride

Cyclists and walkers will now have a safer way to get around Taupo, Turangi, and between Hamilton and Cambridge, with funding for shared paths and Te Awa River... Read More

National weather update for Saturday

WeatherWatch advise that a cold southwesterly airflow will ease over New Zealand today. A ridge of high pressure will be developing this evening, says... Read More

Low-emissions for heavy transport a step closer

Getting low-emission trucks on the road is a step closer with investment in infrastructure to support hydrogen vehicles. The Infrastructure Reference Group... Read More

Te Papa transformation starts at Cameron Road

The government will invest $45 million in the first stage of an urban development project for Tauranga that will employ up to 250 people in the region. Urban... Read More

Suzuki series offers something for everyone

New Zealand's biggest stand-alone road-race series has undergone a make-over and it seems the high-octane action is about to get even more intense. This year's... Read More

Two die in separate BOP motorcycle crashes

Two people have died in separate motorbike crashes in the Bay of Plenty in less than 24 hours. One person was killed in a motorcycle crash at Ngongotaha in... Read More

What‘s on - Mah Jong, yachts, museum and croquet

Good morning and welcome to a wintery Sunday. Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau. Today we will experience plenty of... Read More

Reports of ruckus at Arataki slowing up traffic

A ruckus in Arataki appears to be the reason behind a large Police presence and a build up of traffic near Bayfair this afternoon. Police have confirmed that... Read More

One person died following crash near Ngongotaha

12.40pm update: One person has died following the crash on Wikaraka Street, Ngongotaha, earlier, which involved a motorbike. The road will remain closed while... Read More

Rotorua Rebels stockcar team surrender flag

The Rotorua superstock team whose use of the Confederate battle flag drew criticism from the race relations conciliator has announced 'it is time for a change”. The... Read More