New car sales on the road to recovery after September lift, EV's perk up
A third consecutive month of improved sales.
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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.
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
Family appeal for more information after car rammed
A ute rams Jonzy Brandt's unoccupied car during a late-night hit and run in Hastings. Video / Supplied
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Lane markings confuse drivers, put them on wrong side of road
Motorists in Auckland have been tripped up by a dynamic lane on Whangaparāoa Rd, accidentally driving onto the wrong side of the road. Video / Dhruv Jaiswal
Turners to buy digital vehicle repair platform My Auto Shop
Car dealer has filled a gap in its vehicular offering.
Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes
Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.
Opinion: EV company shares have tanked, but will they recharge?
OPINION: Rough ride for EVs is far from over, but eventual dominance is still likely.
Teen who lost leg after being hit by skidding car shares new reality
The driver offered to give CJ the car he hit him with - but police impounded it.
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
Major Auckland car dealership in liquidation after receivership
'Dealers have struggled this year', says an industry expert.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.
Volvo ditches pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030
Financial Times: Demand for battery-powered vehicles has decreased globally.
'Part of my personality': Karen O'Leary's beloved ute stolen in Wellington
Lowlife takes Hilux: Kiwi comedian appeals to public for help.
Half-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock
The industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.
Does driving a manual car actually make you a better driver?
OPINION: A friend said driving manual was 'sexy' - but does it make you a better driver?
‘It could have been lights out’: Man with disability assaulted over mobility parking space
The man is welcoming an increase in fines for people who abuse mobility parking spaces.
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
'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.
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.