17:25:36 Monday 28 April 2025

Motoring

Flooded streets in Whakatāne

Monday's rain has resulted in surface flooding across some streets in Whakatāne this afternoon. Motorists are reporting that Pounama Place and Peace Street... Read More

New highway: Tauriko West road plan approved

The $2.8 billion to $3.3b Tauriko West project, which includes a new four-lane State Highway 29 and widening State Highway 29a, has been given the green light. In... Read More

Recovery work continues on SH2 Gisborne

State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will be busy over the coming weeks, with several recovery projects either ramping up or getting underway, NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Mini passion spans generations

Her name is Smurfette and she always attracts nostalgic smiles and compliments. She's a 1972 Morris Mini that was lovingly restored during the Covid lockdown... Read More

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More

Petrol prices driven down: 'Like a triple whammy'

The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker. Crude oil prices have plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's... Read More

Driving instructors react to licence proposals

Proposed changes to driver licensing are a 'hallelujah” moment for Rotorua driving instructor Helen Barry. Other Bay of Plenty instructors have described... Read More

Draper claims two titles at junior champs

With the two premier titles safely locked away, Karaka's Hayden Draper became the obvious stand-out at the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships... Read More

Drivers ready for ITM Taupō Super440

Taupō has caught Supercars fever ahead of this weekend's championship round: the town centre has been decorated, community events are organised and the... Read More

Waikato & BoP state highway works for April

The intersection of State Highway 2 and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made much safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the... Read More

50 Minis in epic adventure across NZ

Fifty teams of Mini lovers are preparing for an epic 2400km adventure across New Zealand, aiming to raise $500,000 to help children living in hardship. The... Read More

Simon Bridges drifts into open banking

Self-confessed petrol head and Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges has teamed up with champion professional drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett in a high-octane... Read More