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
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandBoy racers harming zoo animals with skids and burnoutsPolice have launched an investigation after the boy racers' antics near the zoo.22 Aug 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualifiedJudge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.21 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead after car crashes into tree overnightThe crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.15 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandArrests after Tūtira burglary and chase of stolen carA burglary was interrupted by a shop owner in Tūtira.13 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandPair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen carIt follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.10 Aug 07:53 PM
CrimeDoctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth convictionThe GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You were swerving over' - Drunk driver with 10 in van seen losing control on the roadThe seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.07 Aug 08:00 PM
