Motoring

Beach Hop: 15 years of passion

Whangamata is shifting into top gear and putting the pedal to the metal with the start of the annual Repco Beach Hop today. The five day festival celebrates all... Read More

Fuel prices cut by two cents

Petrol prices have fallen another two cents on the back of last week's price drop. The price cut was led by BP and was predicted by the Automobile Association last... Read More

Close call prompts police warning

Waikato Police are urging learner and restricted driver's license holders to adhere to their graduated driving conditions or face the consequences. District Road... Read More

Residents run rule over project

A $7million makeover of one of Tauranga's 'busiest rural intersections” is being welcomed with generous positivity - but not everyone is impressed. The NZ... Read More

Smash and bash at Baypark

It's the only place where road rage isn't only allowed - it's encouraged! Bay of Plenty adrenaline seekers have the opportunity to smash and bash their way around... Read More

Roundabout set for Te Puna

A two-lane roundabout will be built at the intersection of Te Puna and Minden Road next summer, boosting safety on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga. The NZ Transport... Read More

Car seat safety highlighted

Maungatapu/Welcome Bay Plunket is encouraging Bay of Plenty parents to check the safety of their children's car seats next Saturday, as part of the Royal New Zealand... Read More

TEL fire cost $3 million

New bridge beams installed at the Domain Road interchange on Thursday put the construction project back on track following the fire that burned through the foam... Read More

Petition reaches parliament

A 10-year-old boy who lost his father in the same crash that claimed the life of Tauranga man Dennis Pedersen has taken his petition for a law change regarding foreign... Read More

The rise and fall of fuel prices

Petrol prices have dropped two cents a litre on the back of comments from the Automobile Association calling the latest rise 'unjustified”. AA spokesman Mark... Read More

New driving code aimed at tourists

New Zealand's rental vehicle industry is introducing a Code of Best Practice to educate visiting drivers. The aim is to improve the safety for all road users and... Read More

UPDATED: Car v motorbike: Maunganui Rd

UPDATED 6.15pm: Police have confirmed the accident involving a car and a motorcycle occurred outside of Mount Maunganui College on Maunganui Rd. They have also now... Read More