Motoring

Speedway gets new promoter

Bernie Gillon has been named as the new speedway promoter at ASB Baypark. Bernie has had extensive involvement in motor sport and has recently been President of... Read More

Car smashes into power pole

Power lines were strewn across Fraser Street after a car carrying a mother and two children crashed into a power pole overnight. Emergency services were called to... Read More

Slip-lane mooted for SH2 intersection

Serious road safety concerns are prompting Omokoroa Community Board members to call for a slip-lane at the Omokoroa Rd intersection with State Highway 2. High traffic... Read More

Roadworks on Sh2 near Domain Rd

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists from tonight a series of traffic management actions will take place on State Highway 2 between Domain Rd and... Read More

Car lovers convoy for charity

More than 100 car enthusiasts are enjoying the sights of Mount Maunganui after driving their modified vehicles to Tauranga City in an on-road attempt to raise money... Read More

Leadfoot tickets to go on sale

Tickets for the 2015 Leadfoot Festival in Coromandel will go on sale to the public this Monday, September 1. The festival, which will be held between February 6-8... Read More

Campbell takes maiden win

Phil Campbell and Venita Fabbro's debut season in a four-wheel drive car continues to go from strength to strength with the team recording their first round win... Read More

Roundabout confusion prompts warning

A new roundabout at Paengaroa is causing driver confusion, resulting in four crashes at the site in the last two weeks. A 63-year-old driver, travelling from Whakatane... Read More

Rocks and punctures decide rally

Punctures and suspension damage has left the podium spots in the National Rally Championship undecided after the penultimate round on the Coromandel Peninsula yesterday. Driver... Read More

Rally festivities begin today

Festivities to kick-start the VINZ Coromandel Gold Rush Rally of NZ start today with a Street Party unfolding in Whitianga this afternoon to rev up the town for... Read More

Speedway decision on way

The decision on who'll manage Baypark speedway for the new stock car season will be made by early next week, says Bay Venues Ltd commercial manager Irvin McSweeney. Photo:... Read More

Clear windscreens to avoid fines

Driving vehicles without having full visibility out of windscreens is being labelled a ‘stupid' action by Tauranga Police. As colder temperatures grip the... Read More