Motoring

Median barriers mean “longer trips home”

A former Western Bay of Plenty District Councillor is becoming increasingly concerned with median barriers which will be installed between Waihī and Ōmokoroa. Mike... Read More

BOP Transport package: Local MPs weigh in

Local representatives of the National Party are weighing in on the proposed transport package announced this week. The party's Transport for the Future Plan... Read More

Commission backs National's Tauranga highway plan

Tauranga City Council is supporting the National Party's announcement that it would prioritise the construction of four-lane highways linking Whangārei, Auckland... Read More

National proposes new highways, cost questioned

The National Party is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga, and rejecting criticism it would drive up emissions. If... Read More

NZ names team for Motocross of Nations

The Motocross of Nations is the biggest and brightest motocross event of the year and once again New Zealand will have an important presence at this "Olympic... Read More

Following in his Dad’s tyre tracks

Terry Hobart comes from a family of Fordson lovers. He was brought up on a Whakamarama dairy, sheep and beef farm and his father, Rob, bought a new 1962... Read More

Blindzone demo for cyclists goes ahead

After being canned last month due to bad weather, a Blindzone demonstration being hosted by Travel Safe and Share the Road will finally take place at Mount Maunganui... Read More

Councils to have more options to improve travel

Waka Kotahi says today's Government announcement which will progress the Reshaping Streets package of legislative changes will give councils more options to... Read More

Kiwi quartet fly NZ flag in Australia

Four Kiwis have crossed the Tasman Sea to tackle the Australian Motocross Championships this season and each of them excelled in conditions that were hot on... Read More

A rare French tractor called Phoebe

Ken Sanders has nostalgic memories of growing up on a dairy farm in Te Poi. He remembers going for rides on his father's tractor and being allowed to harrow... Read More

Successful conviction highlights vehicle safety

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has successfully prosecuted a director of an Auckland inspecting organisation who dishonestly accessed the Motor Vehicle Register.... Read More

Rotorua rider takes over cross-country lead

It was probably bound to happen sooner or later, but Bay of Plenty rising star Callum Dudson finally achieved his career breakthrough moment when he dominated... Read More