Motoring

Record year for new vehicle sales - MIA

The Motor Industry Association is reporting record sales for new vehicles in 2021. Chief Executive David Crawford says that there were 12,097 sales of new vehicles... Read More

Fast car and clean air helps clinch 20-lap victory

The fastest class of dirt track racing is a family affair at Baypark Speedway this summer with James Dahm racing to victory in the 20-lap Sprint Car feature race. Tokoroa-based... Read More

Former champ returns to Baypark Speedway

The busy Summer Slam holiday season racing series brings even more variety to Baypark Speedway on Wednesday evening. The first event of 2022 will see the high... Read More

2021: A year full of news

Well, 2021 certainly has been a year to remember. Covid has dominated headlines for the majority of the year from the first Delta case to lockdowns, traffic light... Read More

Tauranga racer‘s stellar performance at Baypark

Tauranga veteran Super Stock racer Kerry Remnant was one pass away from perfect with a commanding home track performance at Baypark Speedway on Tuesday night. As... Read More

An opening night to remember at Baypark

Sprint car racer Keaton Dahm, from Tokoroa, refused to settle for second at the delayed season opener at Baypark Speedway. Dahm raced to an early lead in the... Read More

Online traffic tools for great summer holidays

Christmas is coming and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to plan ahead and be prepared for the increase in traffic that comes with it. 'We wish... Read More

Green flag on the 2021-22 racing season

An orange Covid traffic light allows a keenly awaited green flag for the 2021-22 racing season at Baypark Speedway this weekend. Saturday night's delayed season... Read More

Roadworks for Tauranga and Western Bay this week

Asphalt resurfacing works and other maintenance activities will continue on State Highway 2 and State Highway 29A around the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga... Read More

DOC urges responsible camping this summer

The Department of Conservation is preparing to host around 60,000 campers over the summer and is asking people visit respectfully and responsibly while it works... Read More

Fraudulent parking tickets making the rounds

Motorists are being warned to keep an eye out for fraudulent parking tickets in Tauranga City. The warning comes following reports of a fraudulent ticket being... Read More

Windscreen claims and costs are on the rise

With more Kiwis likely to be on the roads this summer, AA Insurance is preparing for more windscreen claims, and the costs that come with them. 'Typically, we... Read More