Saturday, May 23, 2026

Automotive

Wild ride – cause for thought

In life, the top two inches often makes all the difference between triumph and disaster. Treating both of these imposters the same, Papakura’s Rich...

NZTA community information day

As work continues at pace on transport upgrades throughout Franklin, the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) has been preparing to hold another community information...

No throughfare – King St closed?

Roadworks on King Street seem to be causing some confusion among motorists this morning. While the road is closed, it is only for a short...

Rise of the zebras – crossings (not) over on King Street

Pukekohe’s King Street needs more zebra crossings, the Auckland Urban Development Office contends. While crossings already cover all four directions on the roundabouts on King...

Winter motoring…

Franklin Times' sage advice regarding care around tractors on our local roads and preparing for winter motoring met with this witty retort by Roger...

Making Gt Sth Rd great again, AT expects

Less woah and more go should result from improvements to the bustling Takanini section of Great South Road. Feedback is now being sought as Auckland...

Motoring – the tractor factor

Even locals more accustomed to driving Remuera tractors than the farming variety will have some experience sharing our roads with these machines. However, with autumn...

Winter motoring

During winter, there are extra considerations to take on board when on board a motor vehicle, especially when driving on Franklin’s more remote country...

Steel ‘n’ Wheels – Rock ‘n’ roll art

Steel ‘n’ Wheels continues to spin many people’s wheels and turn plenty of heads. The 2026 edition lived up to expectations with cars, cars,...

Racing festival brings joy

By Franklin Junior Journalist Mercedes Basevi The Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival has become one of the key events in New Zealand motorsport. Held at Hampton...