Motoring

Hack your holiday weekend travel

With lots of people keen to make the most of the last long weekend for a few months, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sharing its top ‘trip hack' to make... Read More

Stolen vehicle crashed in Papamoa

Police are making enquiries after a stolen vehicle was found crashed in Papamoa. Police say they were alerted around 5.25am after someone came across a vehicle... Read More

Women‘s commission welcomed in motorcycling

Women make make up about 50 per cent of the population, so it stands to reason that they make up a huge percentage of the motorcycling community too. And, in... Read More

Large beams moving from Te Puke to Omokoroa today

2.30pm update: George Wheatley has filmed a truck carrying one of the large bridge beams which is being transported from Te Puke to Omokoroa today on State Highway... Read More

Keeping number plates safe event cancelled

Volunteers from Tauranga South Community Patrol and Police have had to cancel their number plate tamper resistant event today due to the weather. 'It's too dangerous... Read More

What‘s on - roller derby, Damo and museums

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting periods of rain or... Read More

Power cut in Gate Pa and Parkvale following crash

PowerCo advise that there is a power outage in both Parkvale and Gate Pa following a vehicle striking a power pole overnight. Police report that emergency services... Read More

Tauranga mechanic slams “bullying” NZTA inspectors

A Tauranga mechanic with 30 years' experience is having to sell his possessions to maintain his business, after what he calls 'bullying” methods by Waka... Read More

Public invited to meet dapper motorcyclists

Over 100 smartly dressed and debonair motorcyclists have taken to the streets of Tauranga today as part of the global ‘Distinguished Gentleman's Ride', in... Read More

Dashing and dapper on Sunday for a worthy cause

Mighty steel steeds will be the mode of choice for around 100 local debonair and smartly dressed motorcyclists embarking on a motoring fundraiser on Sunday. ... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH29A near Kopurererua Valley

There has been a minor vehicle collision on State Highway 29A. The crash occurred at around 1.40pm on SH29a between Hastings Road and Kopurererua Stream. Police... Read More

Overnight closures planned for Karangahake Gorge

The Karangahake Gorge will be closed each night this coming week from Sunday to Wednesday. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have advised that minor safety improvement... Read More