New ZealandRoad toll: Carnage at 31-year lowThe road toll is at its lowest in more than 30 years - and high fuel prices are partly responsible.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice trying to piece together crash causePolice investigating a fatal crash are trying to figure out why a car went out of control on a straight stretch of road.23 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandFailed attempt to save neighbourFar North fire victim Hugh David Aarons yelled for help as his Kaitaia flat burned and neighbours frantically tried to break down his door to get him out.05 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandDriving age to rise to 16Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.05 May 04:45 AM