Motoring

Motocross rider turns columnist

Tauranga freestyle motocross rider Luke Price has plenty of projects to keep him busy in the next few months, from writing his own column in the Weekend Sun to a... Read More

Month of resealing works ahead

Motorists are urged to take care on the roads and allow extra time when travelling in the Western Bay of Plenty during March as a major road reseal programme gets... Read More

SH29 one of NZ's riskiest roads

It is ranked among the nation's top 10 riskiest stretches of roads, but the NZ Transport Agency is assuring motorists that work is taking place to ensure State Highway... Read More

Crash prompts visibility questions

Issues surrounding visibility and roadword blockades at a busy State Highway intersection are back in the spotlight with McLaren Falls residents following a two-car... Read More

Revving up excitement at Blake Park

A stellar line-up of about 300 pristine polished and buffered Ford engines, from customised vehicles to vintage cars, are on display at Blake Park for the 16th annual... Read More

MPs to discuss Te Puke speed

A trio of Bay of Plenty MPs have agreed to sit down and discuss the issue on speed limits on State Highway 2 around Te Puke as a strong public submission period... Read More

VIDEO: Paddlers learn from the best

A world class paddleboarder has helped ease Subaru enthusiasts into the transition of swapping the comforts of their car's interior for a wetsuit and board on Pilot... Read More

Ford heaven at the Mount

Engines are being tuned and one final layer of polish applied as car enthusiasts get set to drive into the annual All Ford Day. Ahead of Sunday's 16th annual event... Read More

Fatal Omokoroa, car v. truck

UPDATE 9.25pm: The deceased driver of a car had taken evasive action, swerving around debris falling from a truck on the Flying Mile, according to police. A car... Read More

Car vs bike: cyclist in hospital

A female cyclist who was knocked off her bike by a car on Eleventh Ave has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries. Senior Sergeant Glenn Saunders says the... Read More

Wet roads prompt police warning

The unusual sound of rain on windscreens across the Bay of Plenty has sparked a reminder from police about sensible wet weather driving. Overnight Tauranga received... Read More

Motorhead Festival to hit Taupo

A new festival will be held at Taupo's Ricoh Motorsport Park for the very first time next month. The Motorhead Festival on Sunday, March 8, is being organised and... Read More