Motoring

Waikato race ideal for international build-up

Expect the cream of the crop to arrive in South Waikato this weekend for their final big dirt-biking blow-out before they head away to compete internationally. Round... Read More

NZ enters strongest international enduro teams

New Zealanders are well-known for punching above their weight on the world stage and three young enduro motorcycle riders - from three small North Island towns... Read More

Tauranga off-street parking fees set to increase

After keeping parking fees low during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tauranga City Council is increasing fees for its off-street paid parking areas in the Tauranga CBD. The... Read More

Full throttle racing a test of nerves and skills

If you can picture superbike racing on a grass track, then you'll have no trouble at all imagining what it may look like at the annual New Zealand Motocross TT... Read More

Safety alert for cardan shaft park brakes

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has issued a safety alert for owners and drivers of vehicles fitted with cardan shaft park brakes to raise awareness of... Read More

“Aggressive” speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents

Recently installed speed bumps on an arterial route in Pāpāmoa are causing concern for locals. The speed bumps are on Te Okuroa Drive near the intersection... Read More

Petrol drops to $2.66 in Mount Maunganui

Fuel prices are dropping by a considerable amount this week, which comes alongside the Government announcement to extend the fuel excise into January 2023. According... Read More

Motorcross trophy engravers keeping busy

The trophy engravers will be working overtime after the 2022 edition of the New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals wrapped up in Tokoroa at the weekend. And the... Read More

Petrol prices: ‘Unavoidable rush’ expected at pump

An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. The government cut petrol taxes by 25 cents per litre in March... Read More

Forestland XC series to rev up this Saturday

It may be considered something of a stutter start to the competition, but the first round of three in the 2022 Forestland Cross-country Series will now finally... Read More

Transport sector facing mounting costs pressures

Nine in 10 transport operators say recent cost increases have had a major negative impact on their business, industry group Transporting New Zealand says. It... Read More

Petition for passing lanes on Matatā Straights

Matatā residents are calling for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to install passing lanes on the Matatā Straights following another fatal crash in June. David... Read More