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Five VTNZ officers bribed, 650 drivers retested nationwide.

7/10/2026

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Five VTNZ officers at Highbrook are accused of taking bribes to pass licences, leading the NZ Transport Agency to require about 650 drivers to retake practical tests.
Among the 257 drivers who have retested, 155 (60%) passed and 102 (40%) failed, matching the Class 1 licence pass rate.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop called the issue concerning.
VTNZ country manager Greg O’Connor said organisation took decisive action and prioritises road safety.

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Story summary

Five VTNZ officers at Highbrook are accused of taking bribes to pass licences, leading the NZ Transport Agency to require about 650 drivers to retake practical tests.
Among the 257 drivers who have retested, 155 (60%) passed and 102 (40%) failed, matching the Class 1 licence pass rate.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop called the issue concerning.
VTNZ country manager Greg O’Connor said organisation took decisive action and prioritises road safety.