Motoring

An opening night to remember at Baypark

Sprint car racer Keaton Dahm, from Tokoroa, refused to settle for second at the delayed season opener at Baypark Speedway. Dahm raced to an early lead in the... Read More

Online traffic tools for great summer holidays

Christmas is coming and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to plan ahead and be prepared for the increase in traffic that comes with it. 'We wish... Read More

Green flag on the 2021-22 racing season

An orange Covid traffic light allows a keenly awaited green flag for the 2021-22 racing season at Baypark Speedway this weekend. Saturday night's delayed season... Read More

Roadworks for Tauranga and Western Bay this week

Asphalt resurfacing works and other maintenance activities will continue on State Highway 2 and State Highway 29A around the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga... Read More

DOC urges responsible camping this summer

The Department of Conservation is preparing to host around 60,000 campers over the summer and is asking people visit respectfully and responsibly while it works... Read More

Fraudulent parking tickets making the rounds

Motorists are being warned to keep an eye out for fraudulent parking tickets in Tauranga City. The warning comes following reports of a fraudulent ticket being... Read More

Windscreen claims and costs are on the rise

With more Kiwis likely to be on the roads this summer, AA Insurance is preparing for more windscreen claims, and the costs that come with them. 'Typically, we... Read More

Interlocks prevent near 40,000 attempts to drive

Alcohol interlocks in the cars of high-risk drunk drivers stopped 37,061 attempts to use the vehicle in 2020, according to the latest figures released from AA. An... Read More

Giltrap back and raring to go

Last season's Rookie of the Year Marco Giltrap will be back in the saddle for the forthcoming Toyota 86 Championship and the 17-year-old is targeting his first... Read More

BOP’s biggest roading project in construction

Improving safety is at the heart of the Takitimu North Link project, with Fulton Hogan and HEB Joint Venture being awarded the construction contract this week. Waka... Read More

Expired driver licences grace period extended

Due to the ongoing Delta outbreak and extended lockdowns, all New Zealand driver licences and licence endorsements that expired on or after July 21 2021 will... Read More

New law clears the air for children in vehicles

From today, it's illegal to smoke or vape in most vehicles carrying children aged under 18 years old - whether the vehicle is moving or not. 'Second-hand smoke... Read More