Motoring

Drifting championships rev up in BOP

The 2019 D1NZ Drifting Championship begins this weekend in Tauranga at Trustpower Baypark Stadium, where more than 60 of New Zealand's best teams and drivers are... Read More

Track preparations underway for D1NZ

Diggers are at Baypark Stadium preparing for the D1NZ National Drifting Championships this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to gather for Round One... Read More

Summer ice warning for New Zealand roads

Tar is melting on the roads in some places, yet the New Zealand Transport Agency is warning drivers to be wary of ice on the road. Summer ice, that is. While... Read More

Tauranga local to compete in drifting competition

Tauranga local Dave Steedman has been competing in D1NZ under Team DSR for many years and has been confirmed for another season ahead, where he'll be delivering... Read More

Sharing the joys of an RV

If you aren't using your motorhome to its full extent, allowing tourists to experience New Zealand on the road could be your best bet. Many Bay of Plenty RV owners... Read More

Delays expected on SH2 today

Traffic is expected to be busy through Katikati today, as people hit the road for New Years. It is expected to be heavy between 11am and 5.30pm for southbound... Read More

Todd Muller starts SH2 billboard campaign

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has erected a billboard sequence on State Highway 2. He completed installing the trio of billboards on Christmas Eve, in an attempt... Read More

Lane blocked after slip in Welcome Bay

One lane is currently blocked in Welcome Bay after a slip. A police spokesperson says they received a report of a slip on Welcome Bay Road shortly after 7am... Read More

Named released after fatal Tauranga crash

Police have named the man who died in a crash on Te Puna Road, near Tauranga, early on Saturday morning. He was 21-year-old Tarandeep Deol, of Tauranga. A... Read More

Investigation still ongoing after fatal crash

The investigation is still ongoing following a fatal crash early Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the one-vehicle accident on Te Puna Station... Read More

NZ Police saddened after roading deaths

New Zealand Police say they are extremely saddened after the four deaths on our roads. National Manager Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally says this is... Read More

Te Puke Highway closes over January

Te Puke Highway will be closed for one month from Tuesday January 15 until mid-February for installation of a culvert and some road pavement repair. The closure,... Read More