Veolia worker Rob Dignum wins ERA case after ‘downgraded’ ute ruled unfair
But the ute was “downgraded” following the crash and the replacement was no longer suitable for family life.…
Person trapped after ute and truck crash south of Rotorua on State Highway 5
Rotorua Daily Post 7 Aug, 2026 03:45 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Jac T9 PHEV first drive: NZ’s ‘cheapest, safest, most powerful PHEV AWD ute’
What’s this new ute all about then? Jac New Zealand launched the T9 ute in diesel form back…
Ford New Zealand introduces Pro Converter programme for ute and van mods
Ford Pro Converter programme caters to ‘core industries’. Specialist converters certified as FPC agents. Warranty aligns with with…
From BYD Shark 6 to Toyota Hilux BEV: meet New Zealand’s electrified 1-tonne utes
New electrified utes from BYD, Toyota & Jac. MHEV, PHEV and BEV covered. Tow ratings up to 3.5…
Ford Ranger & Everest ‘2026.5’ first drive: relationship status complicated
What are these new cars all about then? In the early days of the Australian-developed Ford Ranger (aka…
Toyota NZ reveals local pricing for Hilux BEV
Toyota New Zealand has revealed local pricing for the all-electric Hilux. Prices start from $79,990 for the double…
Nissan Navara Pro-4X review: lost in translation
The Nissan Navara has long been Nissan’s answer to the Kiwi obsession with double-cab utes, and is a…
MG New Zealand will launch a pure-electric version of the massive U9 ute this year
Pure-electric U9 ute likely to boast 300kW-plus. Confirmed for Kiwi sale later this year. S6 EV medium-SUV also…
New GWM four-cylinder diesel to have more torque than Ranger V6
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded…
Texts reveal feud brewing with Hokianga locals before alleged ute murder of Nicholas Baldwin
The Crown alleges Brady hit him with his ute intentionally, after issues between the pair escalated in the…
Whangārei Heads crash: Driver’s $25k ute written off by roaming cow
“I’m glad it didn’t suffer too long.” At least one other cattle beast was on the road and…