Kiwi motorsport racer charged with rape in US
A New Zealand race car driver has been charged with rape while in the United States for a motorsport competition.
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Formula One's Max Mosley dies at 81
Formula One's Max Mosley dies at 81
Max Mosley, the former head of Formula One's governing body who went on to become a high-profile privacy campaigner, has died aged 81.
Duncan too good for boys
Duncan too good for boys
The crowd at the King of Central motocross event was treated to a Courtney Duncan come-from-behind special in yesterday’s second MX2 race.
Great Scotts! Kiwi drivers first, second in IndyCar race
Great Scotts! Kiwi drivers first, second in IndyCar race
Kiwi drivers Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin have finished one-two in the latest IndyCar series race in Texas.
Otago double gives Watts national title
Otago double gives Watts national title
Hawke's Bay’s Tommy Watts had reason to celebrate at the weekend after back-to-back wins in Otago resulted in his first national motorcycling cross-country title.
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins will no doubt be feeling a little more comfortable sitting in his reclining, swivelling office chair this morning.
Paddon dominant in claiming eighth title
Paddon dominant in claiming eighth title
Two punctures were not enough to prevent former WRC driver Hayden Paddon from upping his Otago Rally trophy tally to eight yesterday.
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
A reliable engine, a heavy accelerator pedal, some brakes, good seat harnesses, a roll-cage and some window wipers are important in a rally car.
Rally to the (UK) flag
Rally to the (UK) flag
They are a rare breed in this year’s Otago Rally, but Jake Luckin (left) and Adrian Jones are flying the overseas flag.
After enforced break, rally eagerly awaited
After enforced break, rally eagerly awaited
Transporters and trailers around the country have been rolling rally cargo towards Dunedin this week, as the city gets ready to host the 2021 Otago Rally.
One last sideways fling
Thrill of high-speed ballet on gravel never dies
ODT subeditor and long-time rallying enthusiast Gary Newton revisits his younger days, riding with Aaron Slight in a shakedown before this weekend’s Otago Rally.
Love affair with rally leads to ... just plain love affair
Love affair with rally leads to ... just plain love affair
John Spencer’s story is as old as time.
Rally first in NZ to go carbon neutral
Rally first in NZ to go carbon neutral
The Otago Rally will be carbon neutral.
McCrostie competing again after decade away
McCrostie competing again after decade away
It has been a long time between drinks for Duncan McCrostie and the Otago Rally.
Bike ace a ‘little nervous’ about rally
Bike ace a ‘little nervous’ about rally
She is a speed queen on the back of a motorbike but Otago Rally’s celebrity driver motorcycle racer Avalon Biddle says going fast on gravel is "totally different and a bit scary".
Drags title retained but record time stands
Drags title retained but record time stands
Dunedin man Mike Scholten retained his Lawrence Quarter Mile Drags title at the annual celebration of high-octane wheel-spinning at the weekend.
Invercargill teenager blazing trail to Europe
Invercargill teenager blazing trail to Europe
An Invercargill teenager is making history as he travels to Europe this week to take part in the Redbull MotoGP Rookies Cup — the first Kiwi motorcyclist to be selected.
Record entry for Otago Rally
Record entry for Otago Rally
New Zealand rally crews are heading to Dunedin en masse.
Driveway practice prep for event
Driveway practice prep for event
Aaron Slight was tearing up and down a friend’s driveway just out of Christchurch yesterday.
One-time apprentice turns master
One-time apprentice turns master
Funny how life works out.