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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Motoring articles  Motoring
    German driver Chris Mies has escaped injury after his Ford Racing Mustang struck a kangaroo at the Bathurst 12 hour race
     15 February 2026
    German driver Chris Mies has escaped injury after his Ford Racing Mustang struck a kangaroo at the Bathurst 12 hour race
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    No joy for the Kiwi drivers in the second race of the Jeddah E-Prix double header
    15 Feb: No joy for the Kiwi drivers in the second race of the Jeddah E-Prix double header... more
    State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning
    14 Feb: State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning... more
    Liam Lawson has finished 12th fastest on the final day of the first of two tests in Bahrain ahead of the Formula One season
    14 Feb: Liam Lawson has finished 12th fastest on the final day of the first of two tests in Bahrain ahead of the Formula One season... more
    Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding
    13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding... more
    Convoys will resume today through Waioweka Gorge
    13 Feb: Convoys will resume today through Waioweka Gorge... more
    A Christchurch man's due in court - accused of dragging drivers from their cars in a string of attempted vehicle thefts
    12 Feb: A Christchurch man's due in court - accused of dragging drivers from their cars in a string of attempted vehicle thefts... more
    Formula 1 2026: New engines and no DRS headline major changes in grand prix
    11 Feb: New engines, new regulations and an 11-team grid are just some of the changes in Formula 1 this season. Get up to speed with what is new in F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.... more
    A teen's shocking joyride through Auckland's North Shore on an electric bike - including a stint on the motorway - has ended in arrest
    11 Feb: A teen's shocking joyride through Auckland's North Shore on an electric bike - including a stint on the motorway - has ended in arrest... more
    McLaren unveils livery for MCL40 ahead of 2026 F1 season, Piastri and Norris excited about new challenge
    10 Feb: McLaren has unveiled its livery for the 2026 Formula 1 championship season, sticking with the design that has guided them to championships in the previous two seasons.... 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 ++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads ++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++++
     23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week ++++++++++
     18 Jan: Police are reminding the people to take care during what's likely to be a busy day on holiday highways today +++++++++
     23 Jan: Hayden Paddon is up two places to seventh after day two of the World Rally Championship's season-opening event in Monte Carlo +++++++++

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
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    Environment:
    NEMA is warning people in large swathes of the North Island to prepare for bad weather overnight 21:17

    International:
    Frog toxins used to poison Alexei Navalny the latest in long history of Russian chemical attacks 21:07

    Environment:
    Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now 18:57

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix women's side have missed an opportunity to return to the top of the A-League ladder, with a 2-1 home loss to Central Coast 18:37

    Politics:
    Opposition draws battlelines on nuclear and capital gains tax changes 18:17

    Law and Order:
    Police say a post-mortem will be carried out in the coming days after a body washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa 18:07

    Rugby League:
    The Indigenous Women have come from 14-nil down to beat the Maori Women 20-14 in their pre-season All-Stars rugby league match in Hamilton 18:07

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix trail the Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at halftime of their women's A-League match in Porirua 17:27

    Cricket:
    Black Caps pace bowler Lockie Ferguson has departed the T20 World Cup camp on paternity leave 16:17

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