Motoring

Encouraging fresh blood into racing

Encouraging new competitors to the sport of racing is Rally Bay of Plenty's focus for this year's Driven Auto Sales Rally Bay of Plenty. The event will be held... Read More

Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey still missing

Police report that 29-year-old Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey is still missing. Rebeka Storey's vehicle - a Suzuki Swift, registration CWD620 - was found abandoned... Read More

Omokoroa campaigns for a local college

While other secondary students are eating their breakfast, the students of Omokoroa and the surrounding areas are already on the bus, preparing to be stuck in... Read More

Heavy rain and gales for New Zealand

Weather warnings and watches are in force for much of the country today. The MetService advise that there is a severe weather watch in place as a significant... Read More

What’s on – rugby, archeology, art and music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. The MetService advise that the day starts off fine for... Read More

Toyota New Zealand confirms boost for Kiwi racers 

Toyota New Zealand has announced today a COVID-19 support package of up to $500,000 to help Kiwi up and coming single seater drivers. The fund will be managed... Read More

WoF deadline drawing to a close

AA Motoring is urging motorists to renew their car's Warrant of Fitness now while its sites still have capacity - particularly during afternoons - or expect increasingly... Read More

Agency moves to stamp out dodgy seatbelt repairs

Vehicle warrant of fitness inspectors alarmed at illegal repairs of seatbelts have forced action from authorities. The Transport Agency has rushed in more powers... Read More

NZ Motorcycle Championship titles confirmed

The official results of the 2020 New Zealand Supersport 300 championships have now been confirmed. Auckland's Nathanael Diprose was originally announced as... Read More

“New normal” see KTM riders again to the fore

The New Zealand motocross scene burst back into life with a "new normal" COVID-19 atmosphere during a rare double-header event at Mercer at the weekend. The popular... Read More

Road closures at Te Maunga and Baypark roundabouts

Road closures start tonight on State Highway 29A between the Te Maunga and Baypark roundabouts. These closures are required for preparatory works for the construction... Read More

Experts want roadside drug testing for cannabis

There are concerns the legalisation of cannabis could lead to an increase in road deaths, with the impact of drugged driving already becoming more apparent. In... Read More