New ZealandWatch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampageThe driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.27 Dec 10:37 PM
New Zealand‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crashPolice have advice for people who come across a crash scene.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
WorldWeird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.21 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandHighway chokepoints this Christmas seasonHolidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 01:01 AM
BusinessFrance, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission finesFining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessBusinessman evades more than $1 million in tax to buy Porsche, BentleyLuxury cars were the largesse of million-dollar tax swindle.15 Dec 09:41 PM
LifestyleHot Wheels toy car sales are on fire, powered by adult collectors and nostalgiaAdult collectors drive about an estimated third of global revenue.14 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandCar dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customersChris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.13 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment blockCar parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lackingOPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'03 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessVW's German workers to strike from MondayThe crisis-wracked car titan has been locked in bitter talks with unions.01 Dec 07:48 PM
CrimeJailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plotSifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.30 Nov 08:31 PM
Formula 1Liam Lawson outqualifies Red Bull rivals for Qatar sprint raceThe Kiwi qualifies 10th for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race.30 Nov 03:03 AM
BusinessMexico President hails 'excellent' Trump talks after US tariff threatThe Mexican leader warns that imposing US tariffs on utes would backfire.28 Nov 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Beyond a joke': Driver's prized Holden damaged by stone chips from SH1 roadworksNorthland man claims $32k from NZTA after roadworks damage his car for second time.24 Nov 05:00 PM
TechnologyRiding a Waymo robotaxiOn November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crashPolice and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night. 23 Nov 08:08 PM
CrimeTyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnoutsThe judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloatThe police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometerAndrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.17 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandOsprey Drive residents want speed bump removedOsprey Drive residents say cars and buses speeding over a speed bump outside their house is like a 'mini-earthquake'.Watch10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunt v Paddon for the win in final leg of International Rally in WhangāreiHunt only needed to maintain second place to beat Paddon for the trophy.10 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandDog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with ownerA dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, NapierA car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Nov 11:51 PM
BusinessNew car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVsPetrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.05 Nov 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessVolkswagen to close at least 3 German plants, cut thousands of jobsFinancial Times: The first closure of domestic plants in the company’s 87-year history.28 Oct 06:20 PM
CrimeOperation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat BushPolice have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesLex: Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonationFinancial Times: Most of the carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist.26 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandDriver not at fault for crash caused by seizure – so who pays for man's damaged car?The driver had insurance but they wouldn't pay up. Now it's gone to the Disputes Tribunal.21 Oct 07:37 AM
New ZealandSix people injured in Christchurch car crash, traffic buildingPolice were notified of a crash on Blenheim Rd, between Tika St and Matipo St, at 7.30am.16 Oct 07:37 PM
KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'14 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiativeTransport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch08 Oct 10:22 PM
