Air New Zealand today revealed Peter Jackson’s theatrical interpretation of the mythical Dragon Smaug exclusively to the world, ten days ahead of the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures. A Boeing 777-300 aircraft with the 54 metre (177 feet) long Dragon emblazoned on both sides was unveiled in Auckland this morning, making Kiwis the first in the world to see the iconic Dragon in all his glory.

Jacqui Madelin tests the Honda CB125E for Driven.

Nissan didn't have to manufacture excitement around the launch of its mid-size Altima - that came ready-made via the build-up at Australia's Phillip Island race track ahead of last weekend's V8 Supercar round. Photos / Jacqui Madelin, Supplied

It'd be great to get through the holiday season with a zero road toll, but reducing the speed tolerance to 4km seems a strange way of doing things, writes Matt Greenop.

The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix in New Zealand is an international event in which amateur drivers race homemade trolley vehicles, Grand Prix style! Each hand-made machine is fueled by nothing but sheer courage, the force of gravity, a touch of genius and a little bit of ridiculousness.

Check out this new video clip from Auckland Transport/YouTube of how the sober driver plans his night out so he gets the girl of his dreams. Featuring a new soundtrack by Vince Harder. Find out more at https://facebook.com/makeithome.

Driven takes a Lamborghini Gallardo for a spin around Auckland as the model is officially retired.

Driven asked the drivers of this weekends V8 SuperTourer Mike Pero Pukekohe 500 a few personal questions. The answers (and some of the questions) might surprise you.