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Wilhelmina Shrimpton shares update after car sideswiped in Kingsland
The journalist believes the culprit has been identified. Video / Supplied

Auckland Airport regulation risk overhyped: Analyst
Could the airport lose its 'dual till' model and become a victim of Nanny State rules?

Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver
A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP

Watch: 'Messed with the wrong reporter' – broadcaster takes to social media after car sideswiped
The culprit left a note with a phone number but didn't provide any insurance details.

Bottles thrown at police confronting boy racers in Wellington
Police pelted with bottles breaking up reckless boy racer meets in Hutt Valley.

Should you wait for the driver licence changes or sit the test?
Experts urge drivers to prepare as changes to full driver's licence test are proposed.

One person dead in single-car crash in Pt Chevalier
One person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in Pt Chevalier, Auckland, this morning. Video / Michael Craig

Polkinghorne documentary released and major rail disruptions | NZ Herald News Update
Polkinghorne documentary released, major rail disruptions in Auckland and Wellington and full driving license test in question.

Hot lap with supercar drivers Will Brown & Broc Feeney at Hampton Downs
Join Bonnie Jansen at Hampton Downs for a wild Corvette hot lap with Red Bull Supercars stars Will Brown & Broc Feeney—hitting speeds of 220km/h. Video / Carson Bluck

'Our beautiful mum': Family pay tribute to woman hit and killed by car
A 25-year-old woman faces charges of excess breath alcohol causing death.

Auto extravaganza - up to 500 machines expected at showgrounds
The Auto Extravaganza hit Hawke's Bay for the first time last year, raising $10k+.

‘I’ll be hated for this': Brutal take on Lawson’s skill as F1 driver by Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher said Lawson was ‘replaced like a wet rag’ after two races.

Auckland Transport hikes parking charges by 50c an hour
Auckland parking costs last increased in August 2023 by $1.

‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.

Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ
Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.

'Devastating impact': Trump's new tariffs on imported cars spark trade tensions
USMCA-compliant auto parts will remain tariff-free for now.

Elon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant business
New York Times: A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA.

‘Always seem to blame the driver’: Red Bull criticised for timing of Lawson’s demotion
Yuki Tsunoda will reportedly replace Lawson for the next race in Japan.

From Monaco, to caravan life: The Kiwi Formula One star who quit the limelight
This Kiwi Formula One driver quit at the top of his game - and never looked back.

Watch: Police slate 'appalling' high-speed motorway joyride video
The video shows a boy weaving through traffic, undertaking, covering 3km in a minute.

Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star
The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.