Motoring

Motorsport park at TECT closer to starting line

Progress is driving forward for plans to create a new motorsport and driver training facility at TECT Park. Western Bay of Plenty Council (WBOPDC) signed... Read More

Expect delays during Reid Road slip repair

Western Bay of Plenty District Council are starting work on Wednesday September 10 to fix a slip that's undercutting a road safety barrier on Reid Rd in Welcome... Read More

ACC: BoP motorbike injuries rise

For 2025, ACC has paid out around $7 million for the 219 motorcycle-related injuries in the Bay of Plenty region up until July 20. That's compared to the... Read More

Get ride ready this Motorcycle Awareness Month

Get ready to sharpen your skills and get your motorcycle and gear ready for the months ahead with free local events this September. September is Motorcycle... Read More

The Kiwi name atop the F1 world

A daughter's quest to showcase her father's incredible legacy: ‘It's a story for young people that if you have a dream, believe it, go for it. Don't give... Read More

Pāpāmoa off-ramp opens nine months early

Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce the partial opening of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange today, enabling use of the eastbound off-ramp for motorists. The... Read More

Inspiring students into infrastructure

Over 290 students from 13 secondary schools and other education providers in the Western Bay of Plenty had the chance to visit the Takitimu North Link project... Read More

Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park becoming reality

A new motorsport and driver training facility proposed for TECT Park is progressing to the next step, after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between... Read More

Tauranga MP urges council to review CBD parking

The rollout of paid and time-limited parking in central Tauranga has prompted a letter from the city's National MP, urging the council to review the changes. Tauranga... Read More

New traffic lights at Rotorua SH30 intersection

People are urged to take extra care travelling through the newly activated traffic signals at the intersection of State Highway 30 Te Ngae Road and Wharenui... Read More

Vehicle rally to rev up funds for Cancer Society

Car-lovers are invited to pull their old beauties out of the garage and cruise along to this month's Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show and Rally on August 24 in... Read More

NZ's first Land Rover restored

Vintage Land Rover enthusiast Julian Paton was on holiday in Europe in July 2024, when he was contacted by a United Kingdom friend advising him to 'get his wallet... Read More