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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Motoring articles  Motoring
    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

     Most Popular Recent Motoring News
     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 +++++++++++
     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 +++++++++
     09 Jan: Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato +++++++++
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads +++++++++

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     Today's News

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    Rugby League:
    Former Kiwi Tony Kemp has applauded Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys for his ambition, as State of Origin looks poised for Auckland's Eden Park in 2027 8:27

    Living & Travel:
    Westport's only air link could be cut within months 8:27

    Entertainment:
    Billie Eilish called for collective action amid unrest in the US, after winning the Grammy for Song of the Year 8:01

    International:
    A 'ghost airport' and sinkhole highway as Timor-Leste gambles on oil and gas with Greater Sunrise project 7:57

    Business:
    More uncertainty for dairy farmers who supply Canterbury milk processing firm Synlait 7:47

    Rugby:
    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley is bullocking past any criticism of the competition's latest law trials 7:47

    Law and Order:
    A man has died suddenly at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility after returning from court 7:47

    Entertainment:
    Bad Bunny insisted the only thing "more powerful than hate is love" after winning a Grammy Award 7:31

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has died following a crash in the Tasman district's Lower Moutere 7:27

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