CrimeWoman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offendingJudge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.13 Oct 03:32 AM
New Zealand'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teenVictim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'09 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five chargesHe has elected to have a judge-alone trial.09 Oct 04:04 AM
CrimeKids rode in boot in stolen car joyridePolice referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.08 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crashHe had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.06 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandRoger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.03 Oct 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdownTe Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.03 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelryA car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.02 Oct 03:40 AM
CrimeTesla driver admits horrific samurai sword attack on dog walker was spurred by 'stupid road rage'The victim, who suffered a neck gash down to the bone, was left bleeding in a ditch.02 Oct 02:53 AM
WorldWatch: Man drinks tea while driving - with dangerous dashboard accessoryPolice saw him remove both hands from the wheel while drinking from his mug.01 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, moneyCost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.27 Sep 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
Entertainment'I’m horrified': Experts sound alarm over dangerous TikTok trendTruck drivers say it helps link drivers in an attempt to quell loneliness on the road.26 Sep 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving livesOPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Our boy was really lost’: Mum’s scare after son’s drink-driving crashAt the time, the drink-driver didn't care about anything - but his mindset has changed.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen cyclist left concussed after bike hit by 84-year-old driverThe driver narrowly avoided running over the cyclist after knocking her off the bike.24 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limitsThe policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.24 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Person arrested after evading police through Auckland CBDThe driver frequently drove backwards and in the wrong direction down multiple streets.19 Sep 07:19 AM
New Zealand‘Careless’ campervan driver banned from driving while in NZThe driver was filmed driving erratically all over the road around blind corners.18 Sep 12:11 AM
New Zealand'We didn’t care what happened to the car': Secrets of a reformed boy racer'It’s like playing Whac-A-Mole,' one senior police officer says.16 Sep 12:00 AM
CrimeWoman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driverHe was 'yahooing' out his window before he drove through a red light and hit the woman.13 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan pleads not guilty to refusing to accompany police after crashThe former Justice Minister's court hearing has been delayed until after the election.12 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why a wave is still appreciated by driversOPINION: Matt Heath on driving etiquette.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road codeA driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo lower speed limits increase congestion? The stats don’t lieOPINION: The data show these steps make sense.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Not fit to drive' - video shows campervan swerving over centre lineShocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.07 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandEarly-morning drink-drivers nabbed outside primary school, one had kids in carAuckland police are disappointed with the offending, saying 'don't risk your life'.04 Sep 02:47 AM
CrimeDying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in AustraliaThe man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.01 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured matesOne of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan's court date put offThe former Justice Minister's first appearance was supposed to be held next Monday.01 Sep 04:16 AM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crashA man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.27 Aug 05:00 PM
