Motoring

Buckle up on the farm

WorkSafe New Zealand is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that occur on farm could have... Read More

Kaimai Range SH29 resurfacing work begins Sunday

Motorists are encouraged to plan their journey ahead over the next few days to allow time to drive through resurfacing work on SH29 in the Kaimai Range. The resurfacing... Read More

One child has died following BOP crash

Police have confirmed this morning that a child has died following a crash on State Highway 38, Rerewhakaaitu last night. Emergency services were called to a... Read More

Motofest at Hampton Downs approaching at speed

If there is one event on your motorcycling calendar that should not be missed this season, then this is probably it. Ready to mark its fourth anniversary at the... Read More

Motorbike safety series rolls into Bay of Plenty

There are free courses being staged in the Bay of Plenty this week which could save your life. As part of ACC's ‘Ride Forever' Injury Prevention Programme,... Read More

One dead after motorcycle crash at Arataki

5.05pm Update: One person has died following a car and motorcycle crash in Arataki. Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Exeter St and Eversham... Read More

Resurfacing work on Coromandel state highway

Resurfacing work gets underway today for State Highway 25A in the Coromandel Peninsula. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the resurfacing night work will... Read More

Testing station to pay $503,000 after fatality

A Hamilton vehicle testing station has been ordered to pay half a million dollars in fines and reparations, including almost $280,000 to a bereaved family. Two... Read More

Family bike day exploring Te Puna to Omokoroa

For those keen to explore the Te Puna to Omokoroa cycleway, an exciting family bike day is planned for March. 'We've run the Te Puna Quarry Fest over a number... Read More

Every car under the sun at extravaganza

Almost every car imaginable can be found at the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza to rev up petrol heads as well as those with no interest in cars. The event on The... Read More

Battle for motocross glory continues in Rotorua

It's all systems go for more of the same at the second round of the 2021 New Zealand Motocross Championships, near Rotorua this coming Sunday. Initially there... Read More

Emissions sharply rose after return to level 1

Greenhouse gas emissions rebounded in the three months following last year's lockdown from the end of March to the beginning of June. Data from Stats NZ showed... Read More