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Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

EV spotted in a parking lot has motorists reconsidering Tesla and BYD

A new electric car spotted in a fast-food parking lot has given motorists a reason to pause before making their switch to an EV.

John Deere Classic’s colossal amount of birdies is an enormous red flag

The John Deere Classic saw the players make over 2,000 birdies in four days, which marked the most in 2024.

A European City Has Renamed Itself After Taylor Swift

A city in Germany announced it's planning to change its name ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour shows later this month - temporarily. According to a report from PEOPLE, the city of Gelsenkirchen will be will be renamed "Swiftkirchen" when Swift's tour stops there from July 17-19. ...

Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed

Fire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

The best Formula 1 drivers of all time

Since 1950, Formula One has been the epitome of speed and driving skills in auto racing. Formula 1 is the king of motorsport, and its racing drivers are real stars. Click through and get to know the greatest F1 drivers in the history of the sport.

Abandoned raceway uncovered by urban explorer still in great condition

Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford-upon-Avon has remained untouched since it was closed down and sold in 2018 to make way for a new housing estate.

Martin sets lap record to secure German MotoGP pole

Spain's series leader Jorge Martin secured pole for both the German MotoGP sprint later on Saturday and the race proper which he hopes will be the launchpad for him to ease the pressure being put on him by Francesco Bagnaia. Marquez would have eyed the race as one where he could make ground on Martin and Bagnaia as he has flourished on the Sachsenring track, winning a record eight German MotoGPs. hdy/pi/ea

Hilarious moment Prince William seen riding around Windsor Castle on electric scooter

The heir-to-the-throne is a longtime motorsport fan, and once went on a cross-country rally with his brother, Prince Harry, while he was still a working royal in 2008

Mollie King shows off her effortless sense of style in a military green dress as she attends Silverstone hand-in-hand with fiancé Stuart Broad for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Mollie King and Stuart Broad show off their effortless sense of style as they arrive at Silverstone on Sunday for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Ranked: the longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

Drag Race legend announces break from drag and career change: ‘A new chapter’

RuPaul’s Drag Race OG Ongina has announced that she will be taking ‘a breather’ from drag, and teased a career change in ‘a new chapter’. The original bald baddie of the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise (sorry to Trixie Mattel and Monét X Change), Ongina first appeared on the inaugural season of the flagship show in 2009, before returning in 2020 to compete on All Stars 5. Ongina made history by coming out as HIV-positive during her first run, and...

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupé

Lower-rung AMG gains butch looks and big power. Can it stick it to the BMW M4?

Person left with serious injuries after car flips on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.

Tesla crash: Tradie crashes through Auckland man’s garage, $80k Tesla damaged

Rob Johnson caught the crash on camera. It shows the work van careening into his home.

Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt that confirm the Silverstone weekend is about much more than just racing

HENRY CLARK AT SILVERSTONE: That unmistakeable rumble and the bitter waft of burnt rubber which follows was soon replaced by a thumping beat.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

Jeremy Clarkson offered almost £1 million to the owner of a pub within minutes of meeting her. The former Top Gear presenter, 64, has been developing his Cotswold smallholding for the popular Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm. Keen to find a pub to sell his produce, Clarkson arranged to meet with the landlady of The Windmill near Burford in Oxfordshire...

'Shut up' order showed Hamilton was ready to win, says engineer Bono

Lewis Hamilton showed he was in the mood to win at the British Grand Prix on Sunday when he snapped at his engineer on team radio. "It's our last British Grand Prix together and the sign-off is like a fairytale.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

The final cost on the seven roads is not yet known.

Sainz: Ferrari "lost months" of development by reverting to Imola F1 car

Carlos Sainz feels Ferrari's performance was not good enough after being forced to take its latest upgrades off its Formula 1 car again

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

Video: Trailer Released For Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Movie

Formula 1 unveiled a trailer for the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt on Sunday morning. F1 and Apple Original Films provided an early look at the movie, which will be released internationally on June 25, 2025. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former driver returning to compete for a fictional team. ...

Wholesale Motors Christchurch in liquidation less than month after auction for former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limousine

Activity in recent months had significantly slowed putting pressure on working capital.

Austin Butler on playing a rebellious, lone wolf in The Bikeriders, a 1960s motorcycle gang drama with an all-star cast

Inspired by real photos of a 1960s gang, The Bikeriders explores the good, bad and the ugly of "the end of the golden age of motorcycles".

Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

Norris frustrated 'to throw away win' after British GP strategy calls

McLaren's Lando Norris lost British GP victory shot after late call to switch to slicks in rain-affected race

Red Bull offers explanation for "very weird" F1 British GP

F1's top teams McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull all proved quickest at different points of what Red Bull calls a "very weird" British GP

Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

Brad Pitt Puts Pedal to Metal in First Teaser for ‘F1' Movie

2025 blockbuster - made in collaboration with Formula 1 - also stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and Damson Idris

Eddie Van Halen’s long-lost Canada flag Music Man is going up for auction

The guitar was custom-painted for a special Canada Day concert in 1993, and its whereabouts for the past three decades remain a mystery

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.

King Charles exempt from nationwide driving rule - but Prince Harry will never be

King Charles is the only person in the UK to enjoy an incredible driving privilege, and while one day it will also apply to Prince William, it's off the table for Prince Harry

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

Gladiator II cast blown away by Ridley Scott's love of film at 86

Gladiator II star Joseph Quinn was amazed at the level of commitment and control that Ridley Scott had while making the sequel.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

John Wayne was treated 'like dirt' on set of one of his most iconic Western films

John Wayne was made into a superstar by director John Ford with 1939's Stagecoach, but the pair's first Western of the sound era saw Duke treated terribly on set

IndyCar president Frye praises “good first weekend” for hybrid despite Dixon woe

Scott Dixon’s issue the only cloud on race weekend debut of the new hybrid system at Mid-Ohio

Damson Idris says new film F1 will be ‘unlike anything anyone’s ever seen’

The actor was speaking ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, which was won by Lewis Hamilton, who will feature in the movie.

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

Clarkson's Farm season 4 filming grinds to a halt for 'golden' moment

It was worth it!

Oamaru pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle

Part of State Highway 1 is closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

Remington head shaver that's perfect for saving on barber trips has price drop

For shoppers wanting to maintain a smooth head without frequent barber visits, this nifty gadget is ideal for your grooming collection

Police vehicle damaged after Lower Hutt fleeing driver incident, attempted carjacking

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.

Dixon’s IndyCar title hopes hurt by hybrid failure at Mid-Ohio

The six-time IndyCar champion’s title hopes took a hit after suffering a hybrid issue during the formation lap on its debut race weekend at Mid-Ohio

Jeremy Clarkson is blasted for thinking he can 'rock up and run a pub'

Clarkson's hope to set up a cosy rural boozer in the Cotswolds have been met with scorn by 'insulted' industry experts, who say it simply isn't as easy as relying on his fame to pull in punters.