Motoring

Tauranga tightening the screws on crime

They're tiny, but almost 100 per cent effective against thieves. Tauranga South Community Patrol's initiative to get tamper-resistant screws onto vehicles... Read More

NZTA: Steady progress on SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa

Despite the recent wet weather Waka Kotahi is making strong progress with planned safety improvements to the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waihī to Ōmokoroa corridor. 'We're... Read More

Transport Minister: Drive safe this long weekend

The Government is urging New Zealanders' to keep safety front of mind when travelling this long weekend. 'Helping get Kiwis home safe this weekend involves... Read More

BOP programme shows the value of driver‘s licences

Following the Government's pre-Budget announcement to commit $86.5 million to fund driving lessons and tests for 64,000 New Zealanders, a Bay of Plenty programme... Read More

Keeping number plates safe from theft

To combat the increasing numbers of theft of car number plates, Tauranga South Community Patrol will be out in force in Tauranga Crossing's carpark on June 11.... Read More

Homologation for FT-60s W Series stand in complete

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand's FT-60 Castrol TRS racing car has officially been homologated (approved for sale) by the FIA as a Formula regional car and engine... Read More

Links Avenue bus lane fine bewilders woman

A road trial on Links Avenue in Mount Maunganui continues to confuse people with one warning sent to a woman who didn't even drive down the street. On April 5... Read More

Electrifying news for BOPDHB car fleet

A $0.631 million co-funding allocation will see 20 electric vehicles transform the Bay of Plenty District Health Board car fleet and slash nearly 88 tonnes of... Read More

Petrol prices could stay high for years - expert

A pricing expert says it is possible petrol could stay at the $3 per litre mark for the next few years with motorists currently facing "a perfect storm" of different... Read More

Links Ave road trial mistakenly pings driver

A Christchurch man got a big surprise when he was warned for using a bus lane in Mount Maunganui, despite being in Christchurch at the time. James Tomlin received... Read More

Unique storytelling in NZ schools for road safety

A new children's picture book about a very special STOP/ GO roadworker is setting the scene for some important road safety conversations in schools during the... Read More

Popular dirt bike series undergoes name change

The more things change, the more things stay the same and that's got to be a good thing as far at New Zealand's dirt biking community is concerned. The popular... Read More