Motoring

Speedway teen excels

Paengaroa's George Crawford has taken a significant increase in horsepower in his stride. The speedway driver has stepped up from an entry-level racing class... Read More

Full-throttle action at Baypark Speedway

By Baypark Speedway Baypark Speedway is gearing up for a full-throttle night of racing on Saturday as the Bay Super Bowl delivers dirt-track action at the... Read More

International Series: Riders set for Taupō opener

In less than two weeks, the flag drops on a massive month of high-class racing action when the Suzuki International Series blasts off. Competition organiser... Read More

Jeffries claims Baypark feature win

Four seasons of perseverance were rewarded with a convincing Baypark Speedway feature race win for Formula 2 Midget Car racer Troy Jeffries (Auckland) on Saturday... Read More

Rotorua SH30A tomo slows traffic

A tomo has opened up on a much-publicised stretch of State Highway 30A in Rotorua. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) said crews discovered the tomo near a centre... Read More

Baypark heats up with Bays of Thunder showdown

The third race meeting of the 2025-26 season at Baypark Speedway is bringing a rotation of classes and variety of action to the high-speed clay oval at Mount... Read More

Arrest after vehicle causes life changing injuries

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in the Bay of Plenty on nine separate driving related charges. The charges come in the wake of... Read More

Upcoming night closures on Tauranga Eastern Link

NZTA Waka Kotahi has announced the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd on State Highway 2 faces two overnight closures this week as work at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange... Read More

27 drivers eye glory at Hampton Downs

A strong field of 27 drivers is lining up for Round 2 of the 2025/2026 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in North Waikato... Read More

Paving the way for smoother days on SH29

State Highway 29 from Tauriko to the summit of the Kaimai Range is a key corridor and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is focused on strengthening it this summer,... Read More

Rotorua roadworks steaming ahead

Roading crews will be a familiar sight around Rotorua over the next month, with a significant piece of work taking place. 'The lead-up to Christmas is a busy... Read More

Infringements issued to commercial vehicles

Central North Island Police have issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles in a targeted and pointed approach on heavy vehicles and trailers. Operation... Read More