Motoring

Event drama doesn't stop Hopper

In a second day full of event drama, Subaru ace Leigh Hopper and co-driver Simon Kirkpatrick remained on top of the Targa North Island leaderboard. Ross and Carmel... Read More

Early lead for Hopper

Subaru ace Leigh Hopper and co-driver Simon Kirkpatrick head the field in both the Instra.com Allcomers 4WD and overall categories after the first day of competition... Read More

Road works on Hewletts Road

Motorists are warned to expect delays on Hewletts Road this weekend as road works this weekend. The NZ Transport Agency says contractors will be works in the Tauranga... Read More

2014 Budget: Family focus

The Government has announced its 2014 Budget focusing on supporting families and returning to surplus. Finance Minister Bill English announced a forecast $372m surplus... Read More

Technician tops Kia contest

Josh Seabourne well and truly knows his Kia cars inside and out after emerging as the top Kia Motors service technician at the inaugural Australia-New Zealand Skill... Read More

Holder hits rally podium

Rally driver Dave Holder is sticking to the script as he looks to build on his first podium finish of the season in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally... Read More

Route K works complete

Resurfacing works on the State Highway 2 on-ramp at Route K are complete - meaning there are no further road closures planned. The on-ramp was closed on Sunday,... Read More

Major pavement repairs close road

State Highway 2 on ramp from Route K to Takitimu Drive is closed today for major pavement repairs. Photo: file. The on ramp from Route K onto SH2 Takitimu Drive... Read More

Checking cycle safety

Tauranga cyclists are encouraged to be safe, be bright and be seen in an effort to reduce accidents and increase cycle safety awareness as part of the national ‘Be... Read More

Road works for Route K on-ramp

The State Highway 2 on-ramp at Route K is to close for two days during major resurfacing works. On Sunday, Sunday night and Monday night, the on-ramp from the Route... Read More

SH2 re-opens after crash

UPDATE 11.50AM: State Highway 2 between Kauri Point and Woodland roads is open again after the removal of a truck wedged against a roadside barrier. The section... Read More

Council adopts flawed study

Tauranga City councillors adopted a new roading strategy for the city this week, in spite of being told sections of the strategy may require a major re-think. Photo:... Read More