New ZealandCan you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loaderThe vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.12 May 06:46 AM
New Zealand'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's carMatters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gang patch theft leaves six injured in cascade of crashesThree of the injured were innocent members of the public.07 May 05:04 PM
New ZealandPolice issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hourTwenty motorists were caught commiting infringements over just 60 minutes.06 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of uteBryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.02 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deerNews snippets from the Far North.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may endDelays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicleThe young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.24 Apr 12:04 AM
New ZealandPolice seize luxury SUV from gang member in New Lynn, along with 8 motorcyclesThe gang member was charged with four driving offences for two incidents on Muriwai Beach.23 Apr 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconsciousThe victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anywayAnthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.22 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by carFamily and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.21 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandPoliceman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in WaikatoThe police officer suffered minor injuries.14 Apr 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Trapped in their homes' by boy racers: Suburb's nightmare during car meetsSome people felt they couldn't leave their homes while the boy racers were there.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five yearsThe subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrestJudge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.08 Apr 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Where is banks' duty of care on scams?; Easter trading follyOPINION: Good teachers should not be accountable to a nationally imposed system.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport MinisterSimeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.02 Apr 08:32 AM
New ZealandGisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ driversGisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.31 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandVehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving stingTwelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.25 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandOlder drivers 'worried and confused' about licence renewal processHaving a plan before you can no longer drive is a good idea, says Age Concern.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disdain and disrespect': Woman who stood with her back to judge sent to prison'Yesterday when I asked for an apology you doubled down on your disrespect.'22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCognitive test of Kiwi senior drivers is 'outrageous... discredited', claims neuroscientist'It would be like giving someone a music test to see if they are good at playing tennis.'20 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandDoctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limitThe man has been refused a discharge without conviction.19 Mar 04:54 PM
New ZealandDrunk teen driver who crashed into a garden will use landscaping skills to fix damageTeen offers free landscaping to fix damage caused by his drunken crash into garden.18 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandCraic Day: Multiple crashes and drink-driving on St Paddy's DayFence crashes seemed to be a recurring theme.17 Mar 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Shocking history': Recidivist drink driver clocks up 14th conviction'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet againHe's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.14 Mar 10:54 PM
OlympicsCycling star silent in first court appearance over wife's deathThe husband of former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has faced court for the first time.13 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuitDisqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.12 Mar 06:00 PM
OlympicsFormer cycling star to face court over death of wifePolice allege Dennis recklessly struck the 32-year-old mother of two with his car.12 Mar 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killedTamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.12 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographersThe forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.08 Mar 06:00 AM
