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Diamond on road aimed at motorists
The diamond shape before a pedestrian crossing is there to warn motorists that they are approaching a crossing and also for pedestrians who must not step off the kerb on to the crossing if a vehicle has passed over the diamond.
Me and my car: Dude's GT86
Kiwi music legend Dave Dobbyn is also a Toyota ambassador. He talks to Donna McIntyre about his car and highlights of driving in New Zealand.
1980 Mini Clubman station wagon
Driven Magazine contributor, Jacqui Madelin, checks out a classic Mini with a difference. Photos by Jacqui Madelin
Motorsport: Streets deliver gold for Kiwi
Holden driver Shane van Gisbergen put the disappointment of Bathurst behind him with victory in yesterday's opening 300km race at the Gold Coast 600.
Why is this NZ's best place to work?
The best workplaces in NZ - as rated by employees - have been named, so we asked them what made it such a great place to work.
Booze buses get tech revamp
Police have begun deploying advanced roadside technology including gathering biometric data to better identify drink-drivers.
Inside the new booze bus
Police have begun deploying advanced roadside technology including gathering biometric data to better identify drink-drivers, including those who give false names. Police Minister Michael Woodhouse this morning officially launched the national roll-out of the "Booze Bus Biometrics (BBB) system". "The BBB system will enable police to confirm, within minutes, the identities of people in the system that they intend to charge with drink-driving offences by electronically scanning fingerprints, taking digital photographs and comparing the data to existing police records", Mr Woodhouse said.
On track with the McLaren P1 GTR
McLaren have released photos of the upcoming P1 GTR testing in Bahrain, the first chance we've had to see what the car looks like in action. McLaren also have unveiled what the P1 GTR's carbon fibre clad interior looks like, including the new bespoke F1 inspired steering wheel. Photos / Supplied
Drivers prefer tolls to rates rises- AA
Auckland drivers appear to strongly favour motorway tolls over rates rises - if they have to pay anything more to fill a $12 billion transport funding gap.
'Dangerous to a new level'
A man who can't use his legs has been charged with dangerous driving after being caught using a shortened walking stick to operate his car.
Driverless cars on horizon - minister
The prospect of cars travelling New Zealand highways with no one behind the wheel is moving closer says new Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
Motorsport: Nissan out to cement their gains
After a brilliant Bathurst, Nissan Motorsport are out to prove they've arrived as a major player on the V8 Supercars scene at this weekend's Gold Coast 600.
Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept
On October 19th 2014 an Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept raced the Hockenheimring driverless at the physical limit. These are the highlights of the event. Source: Audi Deutschland