Topic signal in New Zealand
Updated Jul 29, 2026
richard hammond
Richard Hammond has been in the news in New Zealand after receiving fines for speeding offenses in high-performance cars within a short period.
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- New Zealand
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- Jul 29, 2026
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- 2K+
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Richard Hammond has been in the news in New Zealand after receiving fines for speeding offenses in high-performance cars within a short period.
Former 'Top Gear' host Richard Hammond received media attention after being fined multiple times for speeding in New Zealand over approximately three weeks. Reports detail fines issued for speeding in a Bentley and a Porsche, drawing public and media focus due to his celebrity status and the relative frequency of the offenses.
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