LifestyleThe dangers of driving after too much coffeeConsuming too much caffeine can put motorists and others at risk.04 Nov 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Haunt me for the rest of my life': Gunman jailed for road rage shooting of 15yo girlAlfred Latu held a Glock pistol out the driver’s side window and fired.30 Oct 03:35 AM
Auckland'It does my head in': Auckland Transport's licence plate fleet almost doubles fines issuedThe AA wants Auckland Transport to explain why the number of fines has almost doubled.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roadsPolice also issued 204 infringement notices for driving and road-related offences. 27 Oct 03:42 AM
AucklandWatch: Person filmed leaning out of car sunroof on Auckland motorwayPolice say the incident was reported to them and they are making inquiries.27 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Gutted': Six-week curfew handed down to driver responsible for fatal Crate Day crashA judge said Ashley Wilson’s ‘foolish risk-taking’ driving killed James Wyatt.25 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldMelbourne model's life 'criminally stolen' by 24yo killer, family tell courtElise Hodder was struck as she arrived to celebrate her friend’s birthday.24 Oct 10:36 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeJailed boy racer who killed unborn baby, gloated on Instagram, loses release bidHe was doing burnouts in front of a crowd when he hit the eight-months-pregnant teen.24 Oct 05:03 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
Crime'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sistersCCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said. 17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver 'huffing nangs' moments before crash that killed 5The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan drove wrong way across Akl, aimed gun at ex. Judge left 'holding my breath' after day of mayhemKingi Karanga is considered an “undue risk” and must remain in prison. 14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeDrink driver who killed sister after bottomless brunch blames cops for not arresting her earlierThe woman was stopped minutes before causing a 156km/h head-on crash. 11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver pulls fingers at motorists trying to tell him his dog was being draggedMotorists manoeuvred their vehicles around David Devenport's to force him off the road. 10 Oct 09:39 PM
AucklandVTNZ defends licencing system after claims driving test officers took money to pass applicants NZTA and police have launched investigations into "potentially fraudulent activity".08 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Speed cameras lack the human touchOPINION: I miss the days of an MOT officer with a mo and a Mitsubishi V3000.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges convictionThe man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.04 Oct 02:00 AM
CrimeRecidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb'You are in some trouble. There’s no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.30 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals convictionThe 25-year-old blew double the breath-alcohol limit when stopped on April 26.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposedNearly one in four young drivers admits to scrolling social media while behind the wheel.25 Sep 06:38 AM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run driver swerved into man he knew, sending him flying, then drove offThe victim's head was described as hanging like a 'melted marshmallow' after the incident.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Better judgement could have been exercised’: Police chief on firearms directiveJevon McSkimming changed vetting rules after an email from a gun licence-holder.22 Sep 07:09 PM
WorldFrom pop stardom to addiction: Kate DeAraugo’s long road to recoveryNow 37, DeAraugo is sober, a mother of two and working in the construction trade.22 Sep 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ. 22 Sep 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Reckless': Police find man asleep at wheel of jackknifed van in late-night rural road crashThe man is due in court today charged with meth and driving offences. 21 Sep 08:11 PM
Auckland'Working day and night': Speed camera trailers descend on AucklandThey are fitted with CCTV cameras and alarm systems to protect the equipment.16 Sep 12:23 AM
WorldDrink-driver's Barbie Jeep joyride ends in arrestKasper Lincoln was on his way to get a slurpee when he was stopped by police.15 Sep 02:39 AM
WorldMan in Tasmania rescued from submerged 4WDThe 32-year-old was trapped for hours before crews reached his ute.15 Sep 12:40 AM
AucklandHit and run driver wiped out two women, claimed he'd hit recycling bin - a judge wasn't convinced'How could you drive off without checking what or who you hit?'12 Sep 05:00 PM
