Motoring

Jowetts’ return run to Tauranga

There's a small convoy of a distinct type of car coming to Tauranga this weekend. But they're bound to make a big impression. The northern branch of the Jowett... Read More

Car crossed centreline in Te Poi crash

Police believe a man in his 50's was killed when his car crossed the centreline and collided with a tourist bus near Te Poi on Tuesday. Senior Sergeant Andrew... Read More

Top Kiwis ready for high-flying action

The battle for national supercross honours hits full throttle on Thursday evening. The modern-day equivalent of gladiators battling for their lives in the Coliseum... Read More

Autonomous vehicle takes to the TEL

In a first for New Zealand, a self-driving autonomous vehicle has been let loose on the Tauranga Eastern Link today. The demonstration was the highlight of the... Read More

Car crash on SH29A, Maungatapu

UPDATED 6.45PM: Police are asking motorists to avoid or delay travel along State Highway 29A following a crash near Maungatapu. Northern Fire Communications shift... Read More

Self-drive vehicle demo in Tauranga

The country's first official demonstration of an autonomous vehicle using New Zealand roads takes place in Tauranga tomorrow. The New Zealand Traffic Institute,... Read More

Rock face stabilisation works in gorge

Work to stabilise a section of the rock face in the Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2 will continue through next week, says the New Zealand Transport Agency. NZTA... Read More

Motorcycle safety 'crisis'

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council chair Mark Gilbert is in town today speaking at the Trafinz conference in Trinity Wharf. His focus will be on motorcycle safety,... Read More

Classic Ford nicked from garage

Police are appealing for information after a 1967 classic Ford GT was stolen from a garage workshop in Mangakino. The Ford was taken from the Waikato property overnight... Read More

Self-drive vehicle put to the test

Tauranga will host a three-day national conference for the New Zealand Local Authority Traffic Institute - known as Trafinz - on Wednesday. And it includes a demonstration... Read More

Morgans Motor into Tauranga

This weekend members of the Morgan Sports Car Club of New Zealand have motored in to Tauranga to stay at the Trinity Wharf Hotel, attend their AGM and enjoy a weekend... Read More

Railway line switchover next week

Next week several level crossings across Tauranga will have no active alarms to warn road users a train is approaching, says the New Zealand Transport Agency and... Read More