Motoring

Fifty minis travelling length of NZ for charity

Fifty teams of intrepid Kiwis crammed into their beloved Minis yesterday, hoping to complete an epic 2350km journey from Paihia to Invercargill to raise money... Read More

Baypark Speedway to farewell ‘Skinny’ Colson

Baypark Speedway presents another exciting double header of action this Saturday night with sprint car and stock car racing as the main attractions. The V8-powered... Read More

Cream of motocross talent heads to Taupo

The cream of the cream of Kiwi motocross talent descends on Taupo this weekend for the fourth and final round of the 2021 New Zealand Motocross Championships. Champions... Read More

Motocross title glory to be decided at Taupo

National motocross championship glory awaits a fortunate few in Taupo this coming weekend. The New Zealand Motocross Championships head to Taupo's popular... Read More

One injured following crash near Whakamarama

One person has received moderate injuries following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama. "This car and motorbike... Read More

Police release name of person killed in Taneatua

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on SH2, Taneatua last Monday. "He was Bronson Te Kuru, 44, of Poroporo," says a Police spokesperson. 'Our... Read More

Cyclist dies in Te Puna

A person has died while cycling in Te Puna. A Sunlive reader has reported that two ambulances and a fire truck were at the scene of a cyclist lying on the... Read More

Free bus fares for the mobility impaired

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana has confirmed people with mobility impairment will be able to travel on the region's buses for free from July 1. The... Read More

What‘s on - festival, circus, and off-road racing

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with southeast breezes. It's... Read More

SH2 tree felling near Omokoroa

Traffic delays are expected on State Highway 2 today near Omokoroa as tree felling takes place. The work will be carried out between Plummers Point Rd and Youngson... Read More

Mount streets trial rejected

A controversial roading trial in Mount Maunganui has been canned to the delight of two elected councillors and some residents. Tauranga City Council commissioners... Read More

Low emission transport project applications reopen

The latest round of funding to get low-emission transport ideas off the ground has opened. The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund encourages innovation and... Read More