Motoring

Tauranga driver's winning weekend

Tauranga driver Rex Edwards secured the round victory as Round 2 of the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing North Island Series was fought out at Taupō International... Read More

Police swoop in to rescue injured harrier

Police sighted an Australasian Harrier take a dive after being hit by a car in rural Waikato on Saturday afternoon and swiftly flew to its rescue, picking it... Read More

Thomas races to more Baypark success

Hamilton Sprint Car racer Daniel Thomas avoided a couple of late race dramas to complete an unbeaten performance at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. The... Read More

National honours for SH5 campaign

A personal crusade to prevent fatal and serious crashes on one of this country's more dangerous highways has earnt a Hawke's Bay Road Policing Sergeant national... Read More

Baypark Speedway: Bays of Thunder on this Saturday

The heavy metal division of dirt track racing is the headline attraction for the Bays of Thunder meeting at Baypark Speedway on Saturday evening. A championship... Read More

Police set to enforce new gangs act laws

Police around the country are ready to enforce new laws that kick in from midnight tonight, providing extra tools to target gang-related crime and intimidation. Assistant... Read More

Taupō's motorsport park prepares for crowds

Prepare for more spectacular Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action as competitors head to Taupō International Motorsport Park in Taupō for Round 2 of their... Read More

Boost in new vehicle sales last month

October was the second-best month for new automobile sales this year, trailing the highest month — January — by 78 units, according to the Motor... Read More

Launching the White Ribbon Ride 

The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, was on hand to wish riders well at the start of the North Island leg of the White... Read More

Suzuki International Series set to be red hot

It is likely to be another scorcher when the 2024 edition of the Suzuki International Series blasts off early next month. There are just over three weeks... Read More

There’s no stopping Nico

Nine-year-old kart racer Nico Thomasen's time as a cadet has ended on a high as the North Island Championship comes to an end. Despite having a major foot... Read More

New 'high-tech weigh station' near Taupō

A new 'high-tech weigh station” is currently under construction adjacent to State Highways 1 and 5 near Taupō. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre... Read More