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Motorsport and F1 news

Lawson won't make Kiwi Supercars switch during F1 season break
Formula 1

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

Australian reports have linked the Kiwi F1 driver with racing at Taupō or Christchurch.

02 Apr 03:53 AM
Motorsport

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

Morrie Chandler has died aged 85 after more than 50 years in world rallying.

30 Mar 10:48 PM
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?

OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix.

29 Mar 07:00 PM

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Lawson's luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson's luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix

No driver made more overtakes than the Kiwi, as a safety car played into his hands.

29 Mar 06:43 AM
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

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

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

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

27 Mar 02:00 AM
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?
Christopher Reive
OpinionChristopher Reive

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
Premium
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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
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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
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

Car news and reviews

The first GWMs with ride and handling localised by a former Holden handling guru have arrived in NZ
Driven Car Guide

The first GWMs with ride and handling localised by a former Holden handling guru have arrived in NZ

The Haval H6 HEV is the first to be available with AT-1 tweaks by Rob Trubiani.

07 Apr 12:05 AM
Fill up early or run the tank low? We take a look at the best fuel strategies to save you money
Driven Car Guide

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

Are you better to fill up and carry more weight? Or take a little and often approach?

06 Apr 06:05 AM
How to avoid road rage (in you and other people)
Driven Car Guide

How to avoid road rage (in you and other people)

Road rage is a dangerous and all-too-common issue on our roads. Here's how to avoid it.

06 Apr 04:05 AM
Lamborghini adds four ‘Italy-inspired’ colours to its customisation program
Driven Car Guide

Lamborghini adds four ‘Italy-inspired’ colours to its customisation program

The company says 94% of its buyers choose at least one personalised custom feature.

06 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Less than 300km range and costing upwards of $90k, the Toyota Hilux BEV looks like a masterclass in doing EVs wrong

05 Apr 11:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Trust us, the cheapest Ford Mustang Mach-E is nicer to drive than the most expensive one

05 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Mercedes drops all physical steering links: steer-by-wire for EQS

05 Apr 04:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

BMW goes skating

05 Apr 02:05 AM

Sport news

Former All Blacks flanker announces NZ return
All Blacks

Former All Blacks flanker announces NZ return

Shannon Frizell will play for Tasman in the NPC and the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

07 Apr 01:21 AM
Kiwi world champion sprinter wins again in Hong Kong
Racing

Kiwi world champion sprinter wins again in Hong Kong

A New Zealand sprinting superstar sets another track record at Sha Tin in Hong Kong.

06 Apr 11:14 PM
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The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team

OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.

06 Apr 10:00 PM
Fast Augusta greens awaits Masters field
Golf

Fast Augusta greens awaits Masters field

Firm, fast Augusta greens are expected to test players from Friday's start.

06 Apr 06:45 PM
Sport Headlines | Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Sport

Sport Headlines | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Sport Headlines | Tigers beat the Eels 22-20 and win streak revives Wellington Phoenix | Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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06 Apr 06:40 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: April 7
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: April 7

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06 Apr 05:55 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

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
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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
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
Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener
Formula 1

Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener

The Racing Bulls driver couldn't capitalise on fast qualifying in the season opening GP.

08 Mar 05:53 AM
Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP
Formula 1

Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP

All the action from Melbourne's Albert Park Street Circuit.

08 Mar 05:28 AM
'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption
Formula 1

'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption

After struggling in the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, the Kiwi starts eighth today.

07 Mar 05:01 PM
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Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne

The Kiwi will begin Formula One’s new era with a shot at a points finish.

07 Mar 06:24 AM
Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix

All the action from the second day at Albert Park.

07 Mar 06:21 AM
‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car
Formula 1

‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car

The Kiwi finished 13th in each practice session, with qualifying to come on Saturday.

06 Mar 06:01 PM
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