Motoring

Thrice around the world for Tauranga Lime users

Tauranga City Council has declared itself happy with the use of Lime scooters in the city. The electric scooters first popped up on city streets in October.... Read More

Sweet ride for community patrollers

A new fit-for-purpose community patrol car with all the bells and whistles has been coasting through the alleys and roads around Tauranga South this last month... Read More

Lower speed limits on highways frustrate locals

It's been a summer of change for drivers, with some state highways across Aotearoa having had their speed limit recently reduced. It's all part of... Read More

There‘s snow business in the mountains

On a still and sunny December day when most Kiwis were looking longingly towards the beach, two NIWA researchers had their eyes firmly on the Southern Alps. Adrian... Read More

Appeal for info following fatal Papamoa crash

Bay of Plenty Police are seeking witnesses following a fatal crash last night on the Tauranga Eastern Link. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving... Read More

One dead following crash on TEL

UPADTE 8.30AM: Police have confirmed that one person has died following a serious crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link. Emergency services were alerted to... Read More

Stranded in NZ – it could be worse

Thousands of travellers have found themselves grounded in New Zealand throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, watching on from afar as their respective nations suffered... Read More

Large tree falls on SH29, causing traffic delays

State Highway 29 is partially blocked due to a fallen tree. A large tree has come down on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai range, blocking three of the four... Read More

Record number of McLaren race cars at Historic GP

While the Taupō Historic GP this year celebrates Ford, a record number of cars bearing the name of New Zealand motor racing great Bruce McLaren will line up on... Read More

SH2 resealing work start tonight - delays expected

Resurfacing works will be carried out on State Highway 2 between the Athenree Gorge and Te Puna from tonight. Work will start between Sharp Road and Hot Springs... Read More

SH2 reopens following serious crash

7.45pm Update: State Highway 2 has reopened following a serious crash between two cars north of Katikati. One person with moderate injuries has been flown by... Read More

Heimgartner on the grid for 66th NZ Grand Prix

Kelly Racing V8 Supercar driver André Heimgartner is the latest racing ace to sign up for the 2021 New Zealand Grand Prix. Competing against generations... Read More