Motoring

SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights

State Highway 29 over the Kaimāī Range, between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, will be closed for five nights. The closures, between 7.30pm and 4am from... Read More

Pilgrimage for petrolheads: the All USA Day show

Petrolheads from far and wide will make a 'pilgrimage” to Tauranga for an annual event celebrating American muscle. Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club... Read More

Fireworks spectacular at Baypark

Former New Zealand champion Brad Mosen from Auckland delivered an impressive return to winning form as the 20-lap Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic entertained... Read More

Traffic 'really jammed' south of Katikati, SH2

Motorists are experiencing long delays between Tauranga and Katikati today due to maintenance work on State Highway 2. A caller to SunLive reported a delay... Read More

Big guns set for explosive Baypark Speedway action

With the 2026 New Zealand Midget Car Championship fast approaching, the country's top drivers will ignite the track at Baypark Speedway when the venue hosts... Read More

Unlock the secrets behind closed doors

What secrets lie within the homes you pass each day? The Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise invites residents to find out at ‘Behind Closed Doors 2025' on... Read More

Baypark Speedway launches 2025-2026 season

Feature race victories held some extra personal significance for the big winners at the 2025-26 Baypark Speedway season opener on Saturday night. Former NZ... Read More

Inside BoP's high octane weekend

It's petrolhead heaven in the Bay of Plenty with two big motorsport events roaring into action this long weekend. A new season of dirt oval racing at... Read More

Caution urged as motorbike crashes rise in spring

Four motorcyclists were injured in separate crashes during an organised ride through the Waikato on Saturday, prompting police to urge caution as warmer spring... Read More

Tauranga racer crowned national series champion

Aquinas College Year 7 student Charlie Clarke is buzzing after another great karting season. The 11-year-old won the 2025 New Zealand Rotax Max Challenge... Read More

Prompt phone call helps land driver in court

A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving in the Galatea/Murupara area, police said. 'On Sunday,... Read More

Waikato & BoP state highway works for October

Road rebuilding and resealing is continuing at pace across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said sealing crews are making... Read More