Hundreds must resit driving tests following VTNZ bribery allegations

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 3:23pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

More than 300 people must resit practical driving tests after five VTNZ officers at the Highbrook branch in Auckland were accused of taking money to pass applicants. The officers have been sacked, and both police and NZTA are investigating the alleged fraudulent activity.

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1. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 4:00am

   Hundreds must resit driver licences after testing officers allegedly took cash for passes (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 11:01am

   Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 7 Oct 2025, 2:05pm

   Hundreds to resit driving test after allegations testers took cash for passes (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 3:04pm

   Hundreds of people to re-sit driving test after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 3:23pm

   VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences (opens in new tab)