Words: Andrew Sluys
Published 14 January 2026
A 63-year-old Southland man is heading to court after being accused of driving his Chevrolet Corvette in an antisocial manner.
According to a post on the New Zealand Police’s Facebook page, the Corvette Z06 was also impounded during a search of the accused’s property.
The post details how police were contacted by members of the public on December 24, complaining about a driver of a black sports car speeding around Edendale.
As well as performing burnouts, the driver is accused of travelling at up to four times the posted speed limit.
“Constable Julie Russell says it is alleged the man returned to the area multiple times, and in some instances took several people for rides in the vehicle,” it reads.
Through the information provided by the public, police were reportedly able to identify the vehicle and its driver.
The 63-year-old man is due to appear in Gore District Court on 11 February charged with sustained loss of traction and reckless driving.
