Motoring

Speed threshold dropping to 4km/h

If you're driving, remember to check your speed, as from Tuesday the speed threshold reduces to 4km/h through until January 31, 2016. Similar to the previous two... Read More

Making Waikato's roads safer

This year alone there have been 60 deaths on Waikato roads - the highest of any region in the country and consistent with previous years. The Waikato Regional Transport... Read More

All systems go on Baypark-Bayfair link

The first stage of the $102 million Baypark to Bayfair (B2B) Link Upgrade in Tauranga looks set to start before Christmas. The Transport Agency's Bay of Plenty highways... Read More

Police praise farmer's actions

Waikato Police are praising the actions of a Hauraki farmer who stopped two people from fleeing the scene of a crash overnight. District Road Policing Manager Inspector... Read More

Rail bridge warning for truckies

KiwiRail is warning heavy vehicle drivers of the potential dangers of bridge strikes after a truck hit the span of the bridge over Rockdale Road in Invercargill. Incident... Read More

Old Kopu Bridge: staying or going?

The fate of the old Kopu Bridge is still "hanging in the balance". Recently the NZ Transport Agency engaged a consultant specialising in historic structures and... Read More

Police issue summer speed warning

Bay of Plenty motorists are being warned to 'check your speed” and stay safe on the roads this summer. Police will once again be enforcing a reduced 4km/h... Read More

Saturday speedway event cancelled

A super stock car event at Baypark Stadium scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled due to predicted bad weather. The race meeting, which was due to feature... Read More

More help available for AA customers

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says its customer services team is now be able to help more AA vehicle and driver licensing customers. Customer service representative... Read More

New site aimed at tourist drivers

A ground-breaking new virtual driving website has been launched by the AA to help prepare tourists for driving in New Zealand. The AA Visiting Drivers Training Programme... Read More

Fuel prices drop

The national price for petrol has fallen below $1.95 a litre - the lowest level since mid-April. BP dropped its prices this morning by two cents a litre to $1.93. BP... Read More

Do you drive distraction free?

You're a responsible driver who sticks to the speed limit, doesn't drink and drive, wears a seatbelt and keeps your vehicle in good order. But how many can honestly... Read More