Motoring

Military hijinks over the city

It had Tauranga looking skyward this afternoon - a noisy show of aerobatics by an eastern European training jet. The L39 Albatross. Photos: supplied. It was a locally... Read More

Cellphone detectors to nab drivers

Hiding cellphones in your lap may not be enough to let you off undetected as police consider a report on the use of electronic cellphone detectors. Electronic cellphone... Read More

Jetsprints a 'huge success'

There were all the expected thrills and spills at ASB Baypark this weekend as audiences were strapped in for two-days of exhilarating, heart-pounding and action-packed... Read More

TCC's Welcome Bay road gaffe

First, there was no median barrier on Welcome Bay Road, then there was - at a cost of $64,000. Then it was ripped up and needs reworking all over again, for an additional... Read More

Motorists 'donate' to TCC parking coffers

How much money has been needlessly pumped into Tauranga CBD parking meters by confused motorists - motorists who are unclear about what they need to pay for parking,... Read More

Te Puke speed limit changes

Community input is being sought on a variety of speed limit changes and new names proposed for State Highway 2 between Domain Road and Paengaroa. The highway will... Read More

All change at Domain Road

Motorists are being advised of delays next week as the Domain Road roundabout prepares to open to traffic in its final form, marking another milestone for the Tauranga... Read More

Car crashes after police pursuit

A car has crashed on State Highway 25 nearby Whiritoa following a police pursuit which started in Whangamata this afternoon. Traffic is now closed in both directions... Read More

Motorcycle crash, Mackay St, Thames

Diversions near the corner of Mackay and Richmond streets in Thames have now been lifted following a vehicle crash this morning. Thames Police say a motorcyclist... Read More

Armstrong clinches hometown win

Tauranga's Cole Armstrong has taken a dominating hometown victory in round three of the Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship Series, held at the ASB... Read More

Strong dollar drives up car sales

A strong Kiwi dollar has seen motorists driving away imported Japanese cars at bargain prices - and one Tauranga car salesman predicts the trend to continue. Figures... Read More

21 years of British motoring

A total of 21 years of British motoring is being celebrated at the Elms today as the Tauranga British Car Club gathers classic and vintage cars with new models at... Read More