Lawson lined up on the grid in eighth at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, but quickly fell back to 20th as he struggled to get off the line.
Motorsport
Mon, Mar 9
1:30
Patrick Tokoroa Heke's registration was cancelled after he was charged with serious misconduct for using physical force against students in his Year 3 class.
New Zealand
Fri, Mar 6
1:32
He said the start of last year was easier, as all teams had a good grip on the cars, but this year, "we're still figuring it out".
7:40
A bag of RJ's licorice was seen tucked in a compartment of the King's car as he emerged from the back seat, highlighted in a video posted by the company.
Sat, Feb 28
US President Donald Trump is delivering his annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, DC
World
Wed, Feb 25
The couple say their experience should be a reminder for people to be careful when leaving windows open at night.
Fri, Feb 13
1:31
A technology change has left some tenants wondering when they'll get their money back.
Thu, Feb 12
1:29
While driving at night, you may feel like you need to squint as bright beams of white light from an oncoming car wash over your windscreen.
Sun, Feb 1
Gary Cargill returned to New Zealand with deep cuts and a broken hand after a disastrous end to a weekend on the Gold Coast.
December 18, 2025
He was seen multiple times a day in some instances, creating a "toxic" and "emotionally unsafe" workplace.
December 4, 2025
A second teacher has been censured over the incident, where she offered white powder to her fellow staff members while partying in a classroom.
The global web-browsing giant has revealed the most common searches among New Zealanders this year.
Today's hearing marked the end of a case that garnered international attention, following the harrowing discovery of two young children's bodies in 2022.
November 26, 2025
2:37
The complainant said one of Murray Lawrence Hill's boarding houses in Lyttleton was in a "serious state of disrepair", with rubbish "rotting" outside.
November 20, 2025
Road safety campaigners say the new cameras will help reduce crashes and deaths on New Zealand's roads and even lead to fewer speeding tickets.
November 7, 2025
Jack Brough is working to achieve his dream after a terminal brain cancer diagnosis left him with the prospect of limited time.
November 2, 2025
Andrew is not the first royal to lose his title, and there's a good chance he won't be the last.
October 31, 2025
4:58
Craig Draper, mechanic and owner of Auckland garage Fred Co Motors, said the Government taking a look at the WoF system was a good thing and "well overdue".
October 30, 2025
6:33
The Government wants to know if Kiwis support changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, which would see less frequent inspections for some vehicles.
October 29, 2025
3:04
A cancer diagnosis eight weeks ago has left Byron Smith facing a major new obstacle.
October 18, 2025
The nondescript SUVs first hit the road in May, replacing police vans, when NZTA took over control of New Zealand's speed enforcement tools.
October 17, 2025
The A-League opener at AAMI Park in Victoria will be the first time the two sides have faced off since Victory stormed to the grand final after defeating the Black Knights at home.
Football
October 15, 2025
Some "incredibly reckless, dangerous" behaviour on the roads is inevitable, says AA spokesperson.
October 4, 2025
NZTA has been the sole operator of speed cameras since the start of July.
September 27, 2025
Millions of cigarettes are intercepted at the border each year, and the methods criminal organisations are using to smuggle them are growing more sophisticated, Customs says.
September 25, 2025
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