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By Abby Wilson, 1News Sport Editor
November 3, 2017

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Shane Van Gisbergen, center, celebrates with his team after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Watkins Glen

After dominating the road, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals

“We have a race car driver that is at a level that I don’t think this sport has ever seen before on these road courses,” Trackhouse Racing founder and co-owner Justin Marks said.

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Shane Van Gisbergen (97) is introduced before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR’s road-course ace

With an impressive late-race charge, Shane van Gisbergen remained NASCAR’s king of the road courses at Watkins Glen International.

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates after winning the Miami Formula One Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season

F1 started the year with big changes including a 50-50 split in power between a traditional engine and the onboard battery pack, but driver criticism was immediate.

Sat, May 9

The Kiwi driver was caught in a spectacular collision early in the race that sent French rival Pierre Gasly flying across the track and into the fence.

F1: Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix, Lawson crashes out

The Kiwi driver was caught in a spectacular collision early in the race that sent French rival Pierre Gasly flying across the track and into the fence.

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Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome

F1: Lawson to start 12th for Miami Grand Prix, Antonelli takes pole

It comes after the Kiwi finished 15th in the earlier Miami sprint race, won by pole sitter Lando Norris of McLaren.

Sun, May 3

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami

F1: Lawson's starting position for Miami sprint upgraded

Lawson described his result as "a series of bad events".

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Calls for NZ to better prepare for possible HIV transmission

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One baby is diagnosed with HIV in Fiji every week.

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Hospices turning away dying patients as funding shortfall bites

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Some are having to chew through their cash reserves to stay afloat.

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Man killed by shark near popular Australian holiday island

A shark fin in the water (file photo).

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Charge laid after man dies at Dunedin robotics factory

Michael Sherry was killed in a workplace accident at Scott Technology's Dunedin site on April 24.

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Waikanae house fire sends smoke across neighbourhood

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Crews rushed to a blaze on Kea St this afternoon, finding the house well alight on arrival as smoke billowed over the area.
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