New ZealandSenior cop chased young teens at 214km/hA long-serving Greymouth police officer was today convicted of dangerous driving.29 May 07:17 AM
New ZealandCops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searchedPolice searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.18 May 04:06 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incidentPolice are appealing for motorists who saw the road rage incident and shooting.17 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandCrackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for goodMore fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.16 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandDriver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosisStanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.08 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking near-miss on SH3 caught on cameraThe truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.04 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS man guilty of killing three boys after ‘ding-dong ditch’ prankAnurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".29 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crashPolice have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.28 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandStreet racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocatesCommunity leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.27 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequencesOpinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Freaked out' - hundreds of intimidating bikers cause chaos across AucklandPetrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.25 Apr 08:09 AM
New ZealandMan arrested following Southwestern Motorway chaseA man is in custody and charges are being considered.25 Apr 03:55 AM
New Zealand14-year-old arrested after ram-raid on North Shore jewellery storeThe store was raided on Sunday morning, a week after fog cannons were installed.19 Apr 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limitThe 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.14 Apr 03:27 AM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspiciousNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving chargeThe judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.04 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bedOut-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.02 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s BayOne driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.01 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandSH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over convictionLucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.20 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandParking fines from high-tech camera cars double in a year to $3.2mTechnology is helping Auckland Transport fine more motorists.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashesA road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".17 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeClean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three winesShe and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Taken too soon': Man accused of drug driving in crash that killed passengerA young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.13 Mar 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘This is a significant step’: New drug driving law takes effect tomorrowThe presence of impairing drugs in crash drivers’ blood is now generally equal to alcohol.10 Mar 04:40 AM
WorldWoman's wild defence after driving fineA mother who received a fine for texting while driving has used an unusual defence.01 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandDrivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each dayA Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.27 Feb 11:31 PM
New Zealand41 cars impounded: Spike in street racing, drink driving after Cyclone GabrielleStay off the roads, and stay sober.27 Feb 09:57 PM
