Hideous Cybertruck Replica Based on Old Toyota Vitz Actually Finds a Buyer
27 Nov 2020, 10:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Merv says if you dream of something, you should build it, so he made a Cybertruck out of a written-off 2000 Vitz; it actually sold for $999
GMSV Instagrams Its Australia and New Zealand Dealers for Silverado and Corvette
11 Nov 2020, 12:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / First order of business, start selling the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, then it's time for the right-hand drive version of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette
Very Rare '60s Futuro, the Original Tiny Home, Hits the Market in New Zealand
11 Nov 2020, 08:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The UFO-shaped fiberglass “cabin” developed in the ‘60s was very popular for a very short while, so only some 100 units were ever built
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Apple Going After Google Maps with New Major Update
13 Oct 2020, 07:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple wants to overhaul Apple Maps with up-to-date data in more parts of the world, and the company now plans a six-month survey of New Zealand
Custom, 6-Wheel 1927 Essex Could Be Your Post-Apocalyptic Ride
12 Oct 2020, 06:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / RATical Kiwi, the creation of Bellarat Customs in New Zealand, was presented at SEMA 2019 and is somewhat of an international star. It’s looking for a new owner
2021 Toyota Hilux Mako, a Kiwi Shark Among Pickups, Is Not “Swimming” to U.S.
1 Oct 2020, 07:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker's New Zealand operations have taken charge of being the top predator in the pickup truck segment, will build to order
New Zealand Cops Deliver the Most Thrilling Pursuit Ever. Of a Golf Cart
16 Jul 2020, 09:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Police cruise mounts the footpath in pursuit of stolen golf cart, at a crawl pace, and the suspect still manages to escape on foot
YikeBike, World’s Smallest Folding Electric Bike, Is Unlike Any Other
26 Jun 2020, 11:34 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The electric mini-farthing was released back in 2009, still holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest in the world, is still available to buy
Conversion Package Turns the Suzuki Jimny Into the World’s Cutest Pickup Truck
16 Mar 2020, 15:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Suzuki Jimny "Flatdeck" is exclusive to New Zealand, based on the JX trim level with the five-speed manual transmission
Harrison Ford Goes Skydiving for the First Time at 76
7 Jun 2019, 11:10 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Actor says it was his son’s idea to jump out of a plane while holidaying in New Zealand, plans to train so as to be able to jump on his own next time
Pair Kicked Off Air New Zealand Plane For Refusing to Listen to Safety Briefing
10 May 2019, 11:27 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Man and woman refused to pay attention to the briefing before takeoff, the lady stuck her fingers in her ears. Both were escorted off the plane
Christchurch Police Ram Shooter’s Subaru Outback to Stop Rampage Killings
15 Mar 2019, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, was broadcasted live this morning by the alleged shooter, 49 people reportedly killed
2019 Camaro ZL1, 2SS Now Available In Australia With RHD
4 Mar 2019, 13:50 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Converting a LHD car to right-hand drive isn't easy, and over in Australia, such modifications cost a whole lot of dollars
British Tourist Charged $930 For 5-Minute Taxi Ride in New Zealand
29 Jan 2019, 15:45 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Taxi Federation investigated the complaint and were finally able to track down the driver. John Barrett received his money back, plus $50 compensation
World’s Most Comfortable Scooter is Funny, But Definitely Not a Good Idea
29 Jan 2019, 14:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / One dude’s idea of fun could have turned dangerous when he decided to take it for a spin on the public road: armchairs hooked to scooters are not street-legal
Terrible Driver is Here to Reinforce Negative Female Stereotypes
21 Jan 2019, 16:50 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Woman rear-ends another car at a traffic light, nearly runs over the female passenger in the back in her desperation to drive off from the scene of the accident
Man Dies on Air New Zealand Flight, Plane is Stuck on Tarmac For 2 Full Hours
9 Jan 2019, 13:19 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A 60-year-old diabetic man died on a flight from Hong Kong to Auckland, leading to an emergency landing in Cairns. It took medics 2 hours to get the body off th
Subaru Driver Caught on Camera Mowing Down Ducklings, Cops Refuse to Arrest Him
25 Oct 2018, 11:37 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Surveillance footage shows disturbing incident in Queenstown, NZ, but the cops say they can’t pursue the case because no offense has been committed
Lily the Dog Stops Traffic in New Zealand, Wins at Life With Hilarious Escape
19 Sep 2018, 11:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Owner Lucie Green had popped into a store to buy a snack and tied Lily to a Coca-Cola flag. The dog ran away into traffic, dragging the flag after her
Stink Bugs Prevent Thousands of Japanese Cars from Reaching New Zealand
25 Feb 2018, 15:36 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / This insect is particularly renowned for the stench it releases if crushed, but at least of New Zealanders, it might have another trick up its sleeve