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Problems expected for EV road user charges - will drivers pay?

EVs have been exempt from the charges to encourage people to buy them.

Can you spot what's wrong with this car seat photo?

A photo of a child in a car seat has caused a furore online.

‘Intentional act’: Car goes airborne, crashes into top floor of house

Now that's a full send.

Hamilton boys on overseas adventure of a lifetime

An adventurous group of 12 taking part in the special car rally Poles of Inconvenience.

Fatal Ashburton intersection still awaiting upgrade

The intersection was included in the council’s review of 79 rural intersections.

'This time was worth $10,000': Panel beater pays out for car damaged by potholes

Motorist slams council and Waka Kotahi NZTA for the state of roads.

Watch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centre

A video on a local community page showed flames completely engulfing the car.

Fears of fuel tax hikes ahead of transport budget publication

There are fears the Government will announce fuel tax hikes in the next six weeks.

Opinion: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car, thanks

OPINION: Why this car-lover will be taking the Te Huia train on a need-to-go basis only.

Toyota says solid-state battery breakthrough can halve cost and size

Financial Times: Breakthrough sparks ambitions to slash battery size, weight and cost.

'Extremely disappointed': 677 WoFs done by uncertified inspector now invalid

Waka Kotahi says the tests weren’t carried out by a certified inspector.

Petrol pumps damaged by vehicle in ‘awful accident’

Petrol services have been stopped at National Park Four Square & Gas by a freak accident.

Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house

The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

Ticketed off: 125 Napier commuters caught out by parking payment glitch

125 people returned to their vehicle and were met with a $40 fine.

Focus: Queues form at petrol stations before fuel tax returns

Kiwis are racing to the pumps before a price jump of around 29 cents on Saturday. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell / Getty

Townhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parking

Residents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.