Motoring

AA calls for staged return of fuel excise duty

Any day now the government is due to make a decision on whether to extend or curtail the fuel discount that is part of its cost of living relief package. In March... Read More

Police are steering towards a more electric future

Police are steering towards a more electric future, with a further roll-out of electric pool vehicles advancing the commitment to reduce the organisation's carbon... Read More

Airlines told to conserve fuel after contamination

Upcoming holiday travel plans could be disrupted, with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines. Z Energy, owner of the dud shipment, told... Read More

Cooper on top in two premier classes

Like a fine wine, Bay of Plenty motocross star Cody Cooper just seems to keep getting better with age. Though considered a veteran in this traditionally young... Read More

New look road racing season to kick off in Taupo

The waiting is almost over and it's now just days away to the start of the new-look combined Suzuki International Series and New Zealand Superbike Nationals. The... Read More

New series leader in NZ Mazda Racing Series

Tauranga driver Rex Edwards is now the series lead after taking the round two win of the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing North Island Championship at Hampton Downs... Read More

Beach Hop rolls into Coromandel

Wet weather isn't deterring crowds from turning out for the 2022 Beach Hop. Established in 2000, Beach Hop has brought hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders... Read More

Clean car standard to be phased in

Following discussions with vehicle importers, the Government has confirmed the Clean Car Standard will be phased in from December 1, 2022. 'Emissions from our... Read More

Plenty left to fight for in off-road championships

The main trophy may already be locked away, but that doesn't mean the action will be any less intense or vital for the hundreds of competitors expected to... Read More

Wet start expected for Beach Hop goers

A wet and windy start is being predicted for the Repco Beach Hop. People will be hitting the road and making with way up to the Coromandel this afternoon, ready... Read More

BOP Speedway “insulted” by possible relocation

'Hands off Baypark Speedway” is the message splashed across bumper stickers, a billboard and social media as Tauranga's speedway is facing possible eviction... Read More

Festival expected to attract thousands to BOP

Thousands of people are set to visit the district this week for the biennial BOP Garden & Art festival. The festival starts on Thursday and runs to Sunday. It's... Read More