Motoring

Goldrush Rally returns to the Coromandel

The routes and timings for the Goldrush Rally of Coromandel have been announced for the weekend of 16/17 August, when about 70 cars are expected to take part in... Read More

Fuel tax to fund crucial transport projects

The Commerce Commission is being asked to investigate the fuel market as the Government says New Zealand has higher fuel prices compared to other OECD countries. ... Read More

Car hits pole in Ohauiti, power off

10.42pm Update: PowerCo report that there is a power outage in Ohauiti on Monday evening following a vehicle striking a power pole on Ohauiti Rd. A power cut has... Read More

Pilot programme to help reduce motorcycle crashes

A two-year pilot programme designed to reward motorcyclists who complete Ride Forever coaching at an advanced level, is being announced today. The pilot focuses... Read More

Vehicle flips on Taurikura Drive

A vehicle has had a collision on Sunday evening in Tauriko. Police were called to the scene on Taurikura Dr about 10pm. The incident involved one vehicle, which... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge undergoing inspection tonight

The NZ Transport Association have announced that an inspection will be undertaken this evening on the Maungatapu Bridge. The inspection will be carried out for... Read More

Road open in Karangahake Gorge following crash

5.00pm Update: NZTA advise that both lanes of SH2 in the Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi are now open, following an earlier crash. Congestion has now... Read More

More petrol taxes to be piled on tomorrow

More pain at the pump will be felt tomorrow as the Government once again hits Kiwi families in the pocket with extra fuel taxes, National's Finance spokesperson... Read More

Stunning car display takes over carpark building

The Bay Rodders Winterblast took over the Spring St carpark building in Tauranga today creating a buzz of excitement. Classic cars, hot rods, vintage, special... Read More

One taken into custody following erratic driving

Police have take a man into custody in Whakamarama this morning after an incident in Whangamata. Police were called at 7.10am after a man behaved erratically... Read More

Double fatality as van flies through garage

Update 11.45am: Two people have died following a single vehicle crash in Te Puke overnight. Emergency services were called to the car vs garage crash on No 1... Read More

Two motorcycles and one car crash on SH5

Police have reported a crash on Saturday afternoon near Rotorua. Police were notified of a crash involving a car and two motorbikes on State Highway 5 shortly... Read More