Motoring

Cambridge Road SH29 works ramping up

Construction on the State Highway 29 Tauriko Village and Cambridge Road section of the Tauriko Enabling Works is ramping up with sheet piling underway ahead... Read More

Suzuki International Series kicks off in Taupō

Some of the best motorcycle racers on the planet arrived in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend to mark the start to the 2024 edition of the popular three-round... Read More

Naughty or nice: Uber unwraps rider ratings list

As the festive season jingles closer, Uber unwraps its annual rider ratings to reveal who has been sleigh-ing their Uber etiquette - and who might be finding... Read More

Family triumph: Father and son conquer Taupō

It was an almost perfect weekend for Bay of Plenty's defending champion Mitch Rees as he kicked off his 2024-25 motorcycle road-racing season in style. Just... Read More

Cowling clinches title with daring move at Baypark

Finding just enough room to power a wide-bodied Super Saloon Car between his closest rival and a lapped car earned national champion Chris Cowling an exciting... Read More

Sunny day for Superhero Santa Parade in Pāpāmoa

The Pak'N Save Pāpāmoa Superhero Santa Parade is taking place this morning with expectations that this year's parade will be "the best yet". Parade... Read More

Baypark Speedway to host epic battle

The oldest and newest titles on the Baypark Speedway calendar are up for grabs this Saturday night. The South Pacific Super Saloon Car Champs can trace... Read More

NZTA releases 2024 vehicle safety ratings

Updated safety ratings for used vehicles in New Zealand are now available on Rightcar.govt.nz, with a new crash avoidance features rating included this year... Read More

State Highway 1 Desert Rd closure postponed

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys. State... Read More

All roads lead to Taupo for racing this weekend

The overseas contingent is on its way as the 2024 New Zealand Suzuki International Series gets ready to kick off in Taupo this weekend. The popular annual... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works for December

It's official, summer has started! The change of season and build up to Christmas means the road renewals season is almost at the halfway point, with great... Read More

A century of MG: Classic meets future

One hundred years of Morris Garages' (MG) motoring heritage will be celebrated at a vintage car show at Farmers Auto Village, Mount Maunganui, today from 10am... Read More