'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%
The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.
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Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027
Simeon Brown announced plans for moving all light vehicles to the RUC system.
Car crashes into Auckland Central apartment building
Three people were hurt after a car crashed into an apartment building on Vincent St in Central Auckland on Tuesday evening. Video / John Weekes
PM heads to Tonga and SH1 reopens after fatal crash | Focus Morning Bulletin August 27
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, SH1 reopens after fatal crash, Uber ruling benefits all drivers and PM heads to Tonga.
Van Gisbergen lands fulltime Nascar seat for 2025
'There is a tough learning curve ahead, but the best way to learn is to go out and do it.'
Drive for a cause: Join Gisborne's car rally supporting the cancer society
Gisborne Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer invites all vehicles on August 25.
Watch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?
Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.
Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
'Erratic' driver narrowly misses oncoming Auckland motorway traffic as vehicle evades police for 60km
Police say the driver's 'reckless actions' put other road users at risk.
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Times: Kat DeLorean aims to revive the iconic car and clear her father's tarnished name.
177k miles: Dawn's marvellous mini still sparkles
He said it wouldn't last, but look at it now.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'
Spending on cars and clothes down in July but some services escape malaise
Clothing and vehicle sellers had a less-than-stellar month.
'Preyed upon': Woolworths shopper demands action over unclear parking after $400 tow fee
The car park in question features sensors on spots that alert a tow company.
'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishing
He claimed it would would help manage his depression.
'Exceptionally rare' Mercedes seized from Kim Dotcom could sell for up to $800k
Dotcom’s '06 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet is expected to fetch an eye-watering sum.
Jaguars, BMWs abandoned, AT sells hundreds of dumped vehicles
The bane of many a berm: How much are those abandoned cars worth?
Police chase car through Hastings
A man rammed two police vehicles while fleeing before he was arrested. Video / Dez Nepe
Property Insider: Auckland a Yimby city; art in new hotel; Mt Roskill's Soho Hotel opens
'Auckland... has become a test case for housing deregulation,' the Economist says.
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / Hayden Woodward
Police clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seized
Last night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.
Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch
Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.
The fine-sweeper: Hastings’ new warden on wheels armed with $73k of technology
Mobile Licence Plate Recognition technology implemented to lower parking warden abuse.
El Cheapo Cars in trouble with Commerce Commission
Watchdog says borrowers did not get information about their car loans.
World’s largest oil company bets on the enduring power of petrol
Financial Times: Company says combustion engines will be here for ‘very, very long time'.
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
Ford sales growth slows as cyberattack rattles US car industry
Series of problems dashing hopes of a post-pandemic boom.
June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way
Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.
Company insolvencies and liquidations up, 474,000 people now behind on payments
More people falling behind on their mortgage and credit card payments.