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
New ZealandACC levy hike hits EV owners hardest after incentive cutsDrive Electric criticises ACC levy hike, calling it 'poor timing' after EV incentives cut.08 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandMan with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'08 Oct 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBattery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute chargeFinancial Times: Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way.08 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandCar flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious conditionOne person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 04:08 AM
WorldWatch: Boy, 10, drives stolen car around playgroundPolice say the child is also a suspect in a dozen cases, from robbery to armed assault.05 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew car sales on the road to recovery after September lift, EV's perk upA third consecutive month of improved sales.04 Oct 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFast-track consent for 499-unit Carrington apartment projectScheme for Te Whenua Haa Ora is by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on Treaty settlement land.02 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBDVisitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.01 Oct 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable deathSpeeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.27 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUber’s next act: Taking on AmazonFinancial Times: Uber now couriers goods for many retailers. Is it trying to do too much?26 Sep 08:30 AM
