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Safer Journeys »

MTA fully supports the Government's road strategy.  The next step in the Safer Journeys project was announced on Wednesday 3 March. MTA believes it is a good start toward improving road safety in New Zealand.

Tue, 3 Mar 2020 More ›

Minimum Wage Rates Effective From 1 April 2010 »

The new minimum wage rate will take effect from 1 April 2010. The adult minimum wage will be $12.75 per hour.  That’s $102 for an eight-hour day and $510 for a 40-hour week.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 More ›

Reserve Bank Leaves Cash Rate Unchanged »

The Reserve Bank left official interest rates unchanged at a record low 2.5 percent, as households remain cautious and business spending is weak.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 More ›

Petrol Prices Highest in 18 Months »

Petrol prices are at their highest in 18 months after BP and Caltex hiked prices by 5 cents a litre - the second price rise in a week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 More ›

Biofuel Station Opens in Queenstown »

New Zealand's first public biodiesel consortium and refuelling operation was launched in Queenstown yesterday by Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority chief executive Mike Underhill.

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 More ›

MTA Motorsport

Greg Murphy Tests Brand New Castrol EDGE Commodore »

Four-time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy today completed the first laps in his brand new
Castrol EDGE Commodore V8 Supercar at Queensland Raceway.

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 More ›

McNee Heads to Florida to Contest Motor Racing Scholarship »

Wellington College 16-year-old Jamie McNee heads to Florida later this month to contest a scholarship to win a fully paid drive in the United States.

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 More ›

Kiwi Combo Clean up Aussie F3, Evans in Charge »

Mitch Evans and fellow Kiwi Ben Crighton have swept all other drivers aside  in the opening round of the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship finish first and second respectively in all three races held over the weekend.

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 More ›

Murphy Shows Some of What's to Come »

Four-time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy’s first weekend behind the wheel of Paul +Morris Motorsport’s Castrol EDG Commodore showed signs of the potential to come this season.

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 More ›

Today's motoring news

FOCUS: A HISTORY OF FORD’S C-SEGMENT WORLD CAR

More than 9.2 million Ford Focus vehicles have ... More ›

DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS

The next-generation Ford Focus hatchback,... More ›

FORD’S NEW C-SEGMENT PRODUCT FAMILY POISED TO ACHIEVE UNPRECEDENTED SCALE

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Chevrolet Cruze Brings Midsize Car Presence To The Compact Car Segment

DETROIT – The U.S. production vers... More ›

Two new Roadster editions from Mercedes-Benz

Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz is now offerin... More ›

Mercedes-Benz is Premium Brand with Strongest Growth in December and Fourth Quarter

Mercedes-Benz boosts sales by 12 percent in De... More ›

Honda to Exhibit the Honda New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. unveiled the Honda N... More ›

Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car: A Wake-Up Call For The Small-Car Segment

Chevrolet today announced the world debut of th... More ›