Motoring

Fallen tree closes Golden Valley Road

A road near Waihi has been closed following a tree falling down across it. The fallen tree is completely blocking Golden Valley Rd about one kilometre from... Read More

Rest, refresh, and arrive alive this long weekend

It's been a long, hot day, after a full week of work. A long weekend is on the horizon. You're loading the family into the car to begin the trek to the bach,... Read More

Junior champs a starting point for future stars

There is perhaps no better launch-pad for young Kiwi racers hoping to achieve motocross fame and fortune than the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships, This... Read More

Motocross Grand Prix celebrates 60 years

It was a special weekend of motocross that had everything - high intensity dirt bike action combined with a slew of different race winners to celebrate a significant... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car in Papamoa

A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Papamoa. Police received a report of a car and pedestrian crash on Belray Pl at around 8.13pm. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Pedestrian injured following Pyes Pa crash

A pedestrian has been seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 36 at Pyes Pa. Police were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian... Read More

Two-vehicle crash in Papamoa

There has been a vehicle crash in Papamoa. The two-car crash occurred near the corner of Domain Rd and Tara Rd Police report that there were... Read More

Fast and furious at Waihi Beach Dirt Track

It's all fast and furious this afternoon at the Waihi Beach Dirt Track as enthusiastic car drivers take to the dirt with their pride and joy. There are classes... Read More

What‘s on - surf finals, book fair, history fun

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Today the MetService is forecasting sunny skies with light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer... Read More

Motofest revving up for another classic weekend

MotoFest is just around the corner and, as final preparations are made, the revs are already starting to build ahead of what will no doubt be another classic weekend... Read More

Motorcylist injured following crash on SH26

9.50am Update: A motorcyle rider has sustained moderate injuries following a crash on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Ngongotaha. NZ Police report that... Read More

Tauranga locals fuming at appalling parking

SunLive has received a spate of complaints about bad and illegal parking and a Tauranga woman is sharing her experience in the hope people will be more considerate. ... Read More