'World first' child born in Tesla driving on autopilot
With traffic not moving, the car's navigation system was set to take them to hospital.
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Petrolhead heaven: Rare Holden expected to fetch $300,000 at auction
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NZ car dealer Armstrong's tests market for an NZX, ASX listing
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Man has ute stolen just weeks after being viciously attacked
Just days after returning from facial surgery, Jaydon Linton's vehicle was stolen.
Fatal combination: Speed, alcohol, cannabis and lack of sleep
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Prince Charles reveals cheese and wine powered wagon
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'Carnage': Local man towed desperate motorists off beach after crash closed highway
The crash closed a section of State Highway 1 overnight, leaving commuters trapped.
Will cars be banned in this European capital?
Major city plans to make inner-city car trips illegal.
Police spike boy racer's car after 'anti-social' gathering in Wellington
The driver will appear in the Youth Court on Monday.
'Upsetting and inconvenient': Licence plate theft, fraud rising in Wellington
Police say fraud victims shouldn't be embarrassed about the fact, and should come forward.
Levin truck crash: Person stable after being flown to Wellington Hospital
They are stable and recovering on the ward.
Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime
The vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.
Auckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbed
Push is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
Super-size your urban ute: Why the farmers are right to point the finger
Aggressive marketing has driven the rise of the double-cab ute on NZ streets.
'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never owned
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Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
He Puapua first target: National campaign demands debate on Govt policies
Car tax, infrastructure, Auckland cycle bridge, Māori wards, oil & gas ban also in sights.
Taxman comes for utes, as Minister looks at clampdown
The Government is looking at whether it should clamp down on ute drivers shirking tax.
Parking time limits extended in Wellington after arts sector complaint
An open letter was signed by 16 groups including the NZSO and Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Wellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process
"The staff were all sort of just standing around."
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Volunteers gathered over 7500kg of waste during rubbish clean-up in Raumanga.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
EV rebate plan may backfire - retailer
From July 1, people will be able to get rebates of nearly $8700 for a new electric car.
Chip shortage to last until at least mid-2022, global manufacturer warns
Forecast comes as scarcity forces carmakers to scale back production.
Bikes could take over one lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge
An existing lane may be dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians ahead of separate bridge.
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