Motoring

Thousands to boycott NZ petrol stations

A nationwide strike is set to take place at fuel stations throughout the country later this month. The strike will mean no petrol station is entered on October... Read More

Lane blocked following Tauriko accident

One lane is partially blocked after a bus and car collided in Tauriko. Police were called to the crash around 5.35pm, on State Highway 29A just after the Tauriko... Read More

Motorcycle crash in Mount Maunganui

Emergency services are currently attending an accident on Newton Street in Mount Maunganui. A SunLive photographer at the scene says it looks like the person... Read More

Inquiries ongoing after Rotorua crash

Police are continuing to investigate the crash that happened in Rotorua last night. A motorcyclist is in a serious condition after hitting a bridge in Hamurana.... Read More

What’s On: Daylight saving and a new boat launch

Good Morning SunLive readers, hope daylight saving is messing with you as much as it is me. I am really missing that extra hour of sleep right now. As it is... Read More

MP insists TNL has been ‘cancelled’

It really annoys Leader of the Opposition, Simon Bridges. 'You never seem to make the point clear, with the greatest of respect. The Tauranga Northern Link has... Read More

Plea from Hong Kong to ‘fix the bloody road’

Whakamarama's Emma Cross is more than 9000km from home but the horror of State Highway 2 still affects her. When she reads of the latest crash on Facebook she... Read More

Motor vehicle levy could rise 12 percent

ACC is proposing to hike the average motor vehicle levy for road users by more than 12 per cent. It is blaming higher costs due to increasing road accidents and... Read More

Campbell runner up at Far North Rally

Tauranga's Phil Campbell has continued his impressive run in his new car with a close fought second place at the Far North Rally over the weekend. After an encouraging... Read More

Battle of the Streets leaves lasting legacy

Paeroa's iconic Battle of the Streets may be gone, but Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga says its enormous contribution to the town will not be forgotten. 'The... Read More

Battle of the Streets canned after 27 years

The annual Paeroa Battle of the Streets event has been canned after 27 years due to rising costs and a drop in spectator numbers. Paeroa Promotions Trust president... Read More

Petrol prices hitting new record-high

Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase. Stations in Wellington and many parts... Read More