New ZealandMan caught for drink-driving againA chef caught at more than twice the drink-drive limit on Christmas was arrested again on Boxing Day with an even higher breath-alcohol reading.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLearner drivers routinely flouting lawTeen learner drivers are blatantly breaking the law by driving themselves to tests, with testing officers powerless to give them an automatic fail.20 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandAll Black sentenced for drunk drivingA former All Black has been stripped of his driving licence and almost lost his car for driving drunk and while suspended.20 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandKiller jailed 15 years over stranglingA man who strangled his partner in the back of a van near Nelson while her 5-year-old daughter sat in the front seat has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison.10 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandCity drivers still testing the limitDrivers in Auckland City yesterday did not appear to be paying attention to the summer speed threshold, with five drivers pulled over in about 30 minutes.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHero cop on drink driving chargeA police officer once celebrated as a hero has been charged with driving while two times over the legal alcohol limit.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleBig night bad for next day drivingDriving the day after a heavy drinking session can be just as dangerous as getting behind the wheel drunk, research has revealed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-driving sportswoman namedA sportswoman convicted of drink-driving after police appealed against a decision to dismiss the charge will suffer "real consequences" in her career, her lawyer says.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandClean plates, driver toldA commuter is fed up after repeat dust-ups with officious parking wardens.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCop behind pole 'just doing job'A police officer has been accused of hiding behind a pole to catch drivers who travelled just over the speed limit in an Auckland street over Labour Weekend.30 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandEx-All Black's sentencing delayed againFormer All Black Keith Robinson has had his sentencing for a drink driving charge stood down.10 Oct 01:11 AM
OpinionDamien Grant: On-road texting risks yet to be studiedIf you ignore the cellphone ban when you drive yet worry about the risks, I have good news.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-drivers told to fit special car locksMore than 200 serious and repeat drink-drivers have been sentenced to having a device fitted to their car which prevents it from starting if alcohol is detected on their breath .22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive coach fronts upA teacher and sports coach convicted of drink-driving after smashing into a power pole and a parked car is preparing to explain himself to his students.21 Sep 08:13 PM
New ZealandLearner drivers: A third fail theory testOne in three aspiring drivers are failing their learner licence theory test, new figures reveal, but that's actually an improvement.17 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandSpeed cops hit Auckland skiersPolice caught more than 300 speeding motorists in a weekend blitz targeting Auckland skiers using a back road to travel to and from Mt Ruapehu.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-All Black's sentencing delayedFormer All Black Keith Robinson could be considered for electronic monitoring after his sentencing on various driving matters was adjourned today.05 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandTougher driving penalties in doubtNew research has cast doubt on whether tougher penalties are the answer to lowering injuries to cyclists and pedestrians caused by careless driving.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan jailed after letting boy driveAn Auckland man nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit allowed a 7-year-old to drive him home.30 Jul 05:30 PM
SportRugby star avoids convictionBlues mid-fielder Francis Saili has kept his criminal record clean after making an "unwise decision'' and driving while suspended.24 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandClamper 'fleecing people'A clamping company charging people $100 for parking a minute in a supermarket car park has been accused of bullying.18 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandDoc changes name after drink-driving incidentAn American oncologist and fluoride opponent changed her name last year, following a drink-driving incident in 2010.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-All Black admits drink-drivingFormer All Black Keith Robinson has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge and one of driving with a suspended licence.02 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandGroom over the limit on big nightIt was supposed to have been the best night of their lives. But when Aucklander Ashley Gray was caught almost three times over the drink-drive limit on his wedding night, his new bride was left fuming in the front seat.14 Jun 05:30 PM
