New Zealand'Upsetting and inconvenient': Licence plate theft, fraud rising in WellingtonPolice say fraud victims shouldn't be embarrassed about the fact, and should come forward.16 Sep 12:34 AM
New Zealand Levin truck crash: Person stable after being flown to Wellington HospitalThey are stable and recovering on the ward.15 Sep 10:12 PM
CrimeMan accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crimeThe vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.26 Aug 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbedPush is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.24 Aug 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMeet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.04 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSuper-size your urban ute: Why the farmers are right to point the fingerAggressive marketing has driven the rise of the double-cab ute on NZ streets.29 Jul 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never ownedLorraine says her driver's licence was used in a case of stolen identity, to her horror.23 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandLive: Wet weather front kicks off school holidaysWeather warnings are in place for Northland.11 Jul 08:29 PM
New ZealandHe Puapua first target: National campaign demands debate on Govt policiesCar tax, infrastructure, Auckland cycle bridge, Māori wards, oil & gas ban also in sights.10 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandTaxman comes for utes, as Minister looks at clampdownThe Government is looking at whether it should clamp down on ute drivers shirking tax.06 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandParking time limits extended in Wellington after arts sector complaintAn open letter was signed by 16 groups including the NZSO and Royal New Zealand Ballet.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process"The staff were all sort of just standing around."23 Jun 11:07 PM
EnvironmentWhangārei on a good start with National Volunteers Week, collects over 7500kg of wasteVolunteers gathered over 7500kg of waste during rubbish clean-up in Raumanga.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSocial media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crimeTop criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEV rebate plan may backfire - retailerFrom July 1, people will be able to get rebates of nearly $8700 for a new electric car.15 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandBikes could take over one lane on Auckland Harbour BridgeAn existing lane may be dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians ahead of separate bridge.04 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandRoadside car fire in Whangāreiroadside car fire this morning in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandVehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington regionPolice are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.03 Jun 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous': Car stolen from VTNZ after keys left inside during WOF - but it's not the first time"The keys should not have been left in the car."02 Jun 06:48 AM
New ZealandCar stolen after WOF inspector left it unattended with keys inside"They have put their hands up and said 'nup, it wasn't our responsibility'."01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsLuxury boom: BMW lifts hood on its bumper yearGerman vehicle manufacturer says baby boomers have spent up large following Covid.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington police seek witnesses to vehicles allegedly linked to car firePolice are looking for information on two cars which may be linked to a fire yesterday.28 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElectric vehicle hopes rest on Ford's plug-in pickupElectric vehicles face the ultimate test: Will Americans drive a plug-in pickup?21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2021: $344m for Antarctica's Scott Base redevelopment$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.20 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleCardborghini: Cardboard Lamborghini for sale on Trade MeOne crafty kiwi is selling a cardboard Lamborghini and proceeds will go to Starship.18 May 09:49 AM
New ZealandGovt announces $67m for low-emissions cars, coal burner replacementsClimate Change Minister James Shaw made the pre-Budget announcement to lower emissions.15 May 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Dodged death': How Toyota ended up on a $120k LamborghiniDriver managed to avoid a speeding car coming towards him, but hit a $120k Lamborghini.14 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandGuttered! Precariously parked Ferrari draws attention at busy intersectionThis is not how you park a car — much less a Ferrari.13 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland congestion charge could hit poor hardest, councillors warnCouncillors have given conditional support for congestion charging in the supercity.07 May 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAs cars go electric, China builds a big lead in factoriesNew York Times: China is erecting factories almost as fast as rest of the world combined.05 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's car insurance premiums increase after she removes male co-driverTower Insurance says the recalculation was an error, and it is investigating.01 May 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice cop $24.3m repair bill to 9000 cars over 6 yearsPolice have spent more than $24 million on repairs to damaged cars since 2015.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand68 cameras enforcing bus lane compliance 'overkill'There is already 99 per cent compliance on Onewa Rd, one local board member says.09 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two vehicles crash, one catches fireThe crash occurred about midday at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32.02 Apr 12:01 AM
