Motoring

What’s on Today? Cool cars

Plenty of chrome, horsepower, entertainment and shopping will be on offer at Bethlehem Town Centre today as the Cool Cars for Cure Kids roll into the shopping centre... Read More

Peninsula revs up for rally

Peninsula businesses are awaiting arrival of the VINZ Coromandel Gold Rush Rally of NZ, which will bring more than 65 rally cars with 520 people in support crews... Read More

Detailed look at Mount flyover

Motorists can now closely examine what will be the new $102million Baypark to Bayfair link upgrade and flyover. The New Zealand Transport Agency has released the... Read More

Vehicle levy cuts on way

Bay of Plenty vehicle owners are set to save an average $135 annually from July 1 next year, when Accident Compensation Corporation levy cuts come into force. Dropping... Read More

Learner licence time limit

A new year time limit on new learner and restricted licences aimed at improving the safety of novice drivers and motorcyclists will come into force this December. Changes... Read More

Forbidden driver in Kaimai fatal

The driver of the Mercedes Benz that crashed on the Kaimai Ranges killing Matamata teen Jasmine Clothier was a forbidden driver. Jasmine, 17, was the front seat... Read More

Oropi crash driver charged

The driver of the 4WD involved in a head-on crash on Oropi Road has been charged with careless driving. Sergeant Nigel Ramsden says the male driver of the 4WD crossed... Read More

Drink drive limit lowered

New drink drive laws halving the current alcohol limits for drivers have been passed by parliament and will become law on December 1. From December 1 the breath... Read More

Gull drops prices 10c a litre

Gull is once again discounting its fuel prices by 10 cents a litre from 7am until midday tomorrow. Gull New Zealand general manager Dave Bodger says there is no... Read More

Takitimu overbridge works continue

Motorists are being reminded to expect delays if using the Takitimu overbridge as road works continue this week. The NZ Transport Agency says one lane is closed... Read More

Maiden win on home rally

Phil Campbell has taken his maiden rally win on his home event after a hard fought battle in the Tauranga Clubmans Rally in and around TECT Park over the weekend. In... Read More

Black ice warning in the Bay

Police are advising motorists to drive with care in the Bay of Plenty this morning with reports of black ice the roads. There are reports of black ice on State Highway... Read More