Watch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mm
The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
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Kiri Allan car crash: Police confirm dog unit called in
The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits
Opinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.
Ram-raid: Four people arrested after store burgled
Three people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
'Robbed of my son': Mother's heartbreak after son, 4, dies after dad's drunken crash
The child's father has now been jailed.
Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Casidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.
Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver
The occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.
Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans
Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
8-year-old girl in ‘life-threatening condition’ after deadly London school crash
The car crash has already claimed the life of another young girl.
Police concerned about drink-drivers after testing blitz reveals 16 motorists over limit
'Expect to see us anywhere, anytime,' say cops as they send a warning to drink-drivers.
Car crashes into two others after three people attempt to flee police
The chase first began in Papakura and ended in Te Atatu Peninsula.
Making the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics?
'If they can't get them from Mum and Dad, they need to get them from school.'
‘Shocking’ truck dashcam footage shows state of dangerous driving
Drivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crash
Davidson’s charge comes three months after the Beverly Hills crash.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100
The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.
'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/h
Darren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.
'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence
Angry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.
'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
No penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids conviction
Court hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.
Senior cop chased young teens at 214km/h
A long-serving Greymouth police officer was today convicted of dangerous driving.
Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched
Police searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.
‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incident
Police are appealing for motorists who saw the road rage incident and shooting.
Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.
Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis
Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.
Watch: Shocking near-miss on SH3 caught on camera
The truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.
‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailed
Bradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
US man guilty of killing three boys after ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank
Anurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
Street racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocates
Community leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.
Opinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequences
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.
Watch: 'Freaked out' - hundreds of intimidating bikers cause chaos across Auckland
Petrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.