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Motorsport and F1 news

'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation
Motorsport

'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.

11 Apr 06:44 AM
New Zealand

Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade

US tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.

10 Apr 05:30 AM
Motorsport

Kostecki chases dream NZ double as Supercars title race tightens

Brodie Kostecki arrives leading the 2026 series on 485 points.

10 Apr 02:00 AM

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Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows
Football Ferns

Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows

The Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

10 Apr 01:11 AM
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The key date in deciding Lawson’s Formula 1 future as Verstappen mulls exit
Formula 1

The key date in deciding Lawson’s Formula 1 future as Verstappen mulls exit

Another significant exit at Red Bull could be decisive for the Kiwi's prospects.

09 Apr 10:25 PM
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Formula 1

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren

09 Apr 06:09 PM
Lawson won't make Kiwi Supercars switch during F1 season break
Formula 1

Lawson won't make Kiwi Supercars switch during F1 season break

02 Apr 03:53 AM
From Kiwi gravel to global power: How Morrie Chandler reshaped world rallying
Motorsport

From Kiwi gravel to global power: How Morrie Chandler reshaped world rallying

30 Mar 10:48 PM
Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?
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Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?

29 Mar 07:00 PM
Liam Lawson back in the points in F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Liam Lawson back in the points in F1 Japanese Grand Prix

All the action from the Suzuka circuit.

29 Mar 06:42 AM
Damaged front wing costs Lawson in Japan, Kiwi to start 14th at Suzuka
Formula 1

Damaged front wing costs Lawson in Japan, Kiwi to start 14th at Suzuka

The Racing Bulls driver was 0.386s shy of qualifying in the top 10.

28 Mar 07:05 AM
'The results are coming': Marcus Armstrong targets IndyCar resurgence in Alabama
Motorsport

'The results are coming': Marcus Armstrong targets IndyCar resurgence in Alabama

The Kiwi says up to 20 drivers are capable of winning in this year's field.

27 Mar 04:00 PM
Lawson impressive in Japanese Grand Prix practice as teammate struggles
Formula 1

Lawson impressive in Japanese Grand Prix practice as teammate struggles

The Kiwi was inside the top 10 in the day’s first session.

27 Mar 07:27 AM
'Nothing to prove': Hayden Paddon's attitude change towards WRC
Motorsport

'Nothing to prove': Hayden Paddon's attitude change towards WRC

Paddon will get his second WRC event of the year after placing 11th in Monaco.

27 Mar 02:00 AM
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Verstappen kicks journalist out of Japanese Grand Prix press conference
Formula 1

Verstappen kicks journalist out of Japanese Grand Prix press conference

The former world champion took issue with one Guardian reporter.

26 Mar 07:54 PM
Two Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this time
Motorsport

Two Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this time

Fans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.

20 Mar 01:35 AM
Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup
Motorsport

Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

19 Mar 02:50 AM
Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs
Motorsport

Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs

Two new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.

18 Mar 04:53 AM
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

16 Mar 10:54 PM
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Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

15 Mar 08:00 PM

Car news and reviews

The BMW M3 hits 40, with no mid-life crisis in sight. It is going electric though...
Driven Car Guide

The BMW M3 hits 40, with no mid-life crisis in sight. It is going electric though...

After 4 decades and 6 generations the mighty M3 is still going strong. We take a look back

12 Apr 04:05 AM
Mercedes-Benz Auckland’s second Classics & Collectable day a big hit
Driven Car Guide

Mercedes-Benz Auckland’s second Classics & Collectable day a big hit

The 2026 event was bigger and better than the first event, with over 50 classics on show.

12 Apr 02:05 AM
Fancy buying Ayrton Senna’s first F1 car? Better circle the 25th of April on your calendar then.
Driven Car Guide

Fancy buying Ayrton Senna’s first F1 car? Better circle the 25th of April on your calendar then.

RM Sotheby's latest Monaco auction has a spectacular line up of classic and F1 cars.

11 Apr 11:05 PM
Here’s a severe weather checklist to help you stay safe on the roads
Driven Car Guide

Here’s a severe weather checklist to help you stay safe on the roads

If you can't avoid driving in this weather, at least be as safe as you can: here's how.

11 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Fill up early or run the tank low? We take a look at the best fuel strategies to save you money

11 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

The latest round of ANCAP assessments has good news for Audi and Suzuki, but not so much for Nissan

10 Apr 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

GWM confirms Ora 5 all-electric small SUV is heading our way at a very competitive price

10 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Artist transforms Lexus IS into a one-off piece of hand-drawn art

10 Apr 04:05 AM

Sport news

Swayzee the huge surprise in fallout from Night of Champions
Racing

Swayzee the huge surprise in fallout from Night of Champions

TAB harness markets are in disarray as trainers decide who goes where.

12 Apr 05:20 AM
AND NEW! Kiwi Ulberg wins UFC title with first-round KO
UFC

AND NEW! Kiwi Ulberg wins UFC title with first-round KO

In his first opportunity at a UFC belt, Carlos Ulberg knew he only needed one shot.

12 Apr 04:03 AM
Black Ferns begin new era with big win over USA
Black Ferns

Black Ferns begin new era with big win over USA

The Black Ferns kept the USA scoreless in the second half despite having three sin-binned.

12 Apr 01:04 AM
McIlroy sees record lead evaporate at Masters
Golf

McIlroy sees record lead evaporate at Masters

Northern Irishman shares the lead with Cameron Young of the US going into the final round.

11 Apr 11:11 PM
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Hurricanes v Blues player ratings: The All Blacks star who shone above all
Ben Francis
OpinionBen Francis

Hurricanes v Blues player ratings: The All Blacks star who shone above all

OPINION: Rating the performances of Hurricanes and Blues players on Saturday night.

11 Apr 10:00 PM
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Warriors player ratings: Veteran produces vintage performance as young star shines
Ben Francis
OpinionBen Francis

Warriors player ratings: Veteran produces vintage performance as young star shines

Opinion: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Storm in Melbourne.

11 Apr 07:00 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand Prix

All the action as Liam Lawson finished seventh in China.

15 Mar 08:39 AM
Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend
Formula 1

Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend

The Kiwi took top-10 finishes in both the sprint and grand prix in Shanghai.

15 Mar 08:37 AM
'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash
Motorsport

'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash

The 18-year-old committed the cardinal sin of motorsport.

15 Mar 03:00 AM
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
Formula 1

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

The April Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be replaced.

15 Mar 12:37 AM
Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai
Formula 1

Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai

After points in the sprint race, the Kiwi was 0.413s short of a top 10 grand prix start.

14 Mar 08:03 AM
F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter
Formula 1

F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter

All the action from the Shanghai International Circuit.

14 Mar 08:00 AM
Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint
Formula 1

Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint

No driver made up more places than the Kiwi over the 19-lap affair.

14 Mar 03:40 AM
F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East
Formula 1

F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East

The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.

13 Mar 11:31 PM
Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue

The Kiwi was 0.094s away from starting inside the top 10.

13 Mar 08:16 AM
Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes
Formula 1

Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes

The Kiwi returns to China, one year after it proved to be his final race with Red Bull.

12 Mar 04:31 PM
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Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules
Opinion

Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules

OPINION: Experts warn new rules about electrical power risk a major start-line crash.

10 Mar 01:31 AM
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Title showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at Taupō
Motorsport

Title showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at Taupō

Fans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.

09 Mar 04:13 AM
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Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix.

08 Mar 08:30 PM
'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener
Formula 1

'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener

Two years after the Kiwi took the Mexican’s job, nothing has been forgiven.

08 Mar 06:37 AM
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