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A former Kiwi motorsport champion say changes to the drivers' licensing process don't go far enough in preparing young people for our roads

3 February 2026

A former Kiwi motorsport champion say changes to the drivers' licensing process don't go far enough in preparing young people for our roads

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Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard feels opportunity knocks for Liam Lawson during the looming new Formula One season
	3 Feb: Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard feels opportunity knocks for Liam Lawson during the looming new Formula One season... more

The most stolen cars in the country have been revealed
	3 Feb: The most stolen cars in the country have been revealed... more

A South Auckland councillor says dirt bikers should have their rides crushed if they can't follow the rules
	2 Feb: A South Auckland councillor says dirt bikers should have their rides crushed if they can't follow the rules... more

Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads
	2 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads... more

Auckland Transport will be increasing prices for public transport and parking from today
	1 Feb: Auckland Transport will be increasing prices for public transport and parking from today... more

American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has closed in on the overall title with victory in the Saturday race in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy series at Highlands
	31 Jan: American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has closed in on the overall title with victory in the Saturday race in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy series at Highlands... more

American alpine ski veteran Lindsay Vonn insists her Olympics comeback is not over despite being airlifted to a Swiss hospital after crashing during her final downhill run ahead of the Winter Games
	31 Jan: American alpine ski veteran Lindsay Vonn insists her Olympics comeback is not over despite being airlifted to a Swiss hospital after crashing during her final downhill run ahead of the Winter Games... more

NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place
	30 Jan: NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place... more

A person has died in a crash on Nelson Road, east of Taupaki in Auckland's Rodney
	29 Jan: A person has died in a crash on Nelson Road, east of Taupaki in Auckland's Rodney... more

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05 Jan: Police say they'll continue to target unsafe driving after seven deaths on the roads over the official summer holiday period ++++++++++++++++++++

18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth ++++++++++++

24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show ++++++++++

05 Jan: Police say a multi-agency approach is helping make deaths less common on our roads +++++++++

08 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city +++++++++

16 Jan: Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight +++++++++

23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week +++++++++

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