'Beyond a joke': Driver's prized Holden damaged by stone chips from SH1 roadworks
Northland man claims $32k from NZTA after roadworks damage his car for second time.
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On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
Tyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnouts
The judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometer
Andrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.
Osprey Drive residents want speed bump removed
Osprey Drive residents say cars and buses speeding over a speed bump outside their house is like a 'mini-earthquake'.
Hunt v Paddon for the win in final leg of International Rally in Whangārei
Hunt only needed to maintain second place to beat Paddon for the trophy.
Dog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with owner
A dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.
Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier
A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Volkswagen to close at least 3 German plants, cut thousands of jobs
Financial Times: The first closure of domestic plants in the company’s 87-year history.
Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police 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.
Lex: Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonation
Financial Times: Most of the carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist.
Driver 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.
Six people injured in Christchurch car crash, traffic building
Police were notified of a crash on Blenheim Rd, between Tika St and Matipo St, at 7.30am.
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure
'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
ACC levy hike hits EV owners hardest after incentive cuts
Drive Electric criticises ACC levy hike, calling it 'poor timing' after EV incentives cut.
Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home
'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'
Battery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute charge
Financial Times: Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way.
Car flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious condition
One person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Boy, 10, drives stolen car around playground
Police say the child is also a suspect in a dozen cases, from robbery to armed assault.
New car sales on the road to recovery after September lift, EV's perk up
A third consecutive month of improved sales.
Fast-track consent for 499-unit Carrington apartment project
Scheme for Te Whenua Haa Ora is by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on Treaty settlement land.
Hamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBD
Visitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.
'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable death
Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.
Uber’s next act: Taking on Amazon
Financial Times: Uber now couriers goods for many retailers. Is it trying to do too much?
Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.