New ZealandWatch: 'Pretty heartbreaking' – Kumeū rugby field torn up by youth's joyride in new carThe 19-year-old faces charges and his car has been impounded.03 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandMercedes ploughs through Tauranga bakery No injuries were reported, but the bakery was extensively damaged.01 Jun 03:07 AM
CrimeDrunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclistShe has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter. 30 May 07:00 AM
WorldEx-Royal Marine charged after Liverpool parade car carnageSeventy-nine people, aged 9 to 78, were injured in the incident.29 May 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her motherTracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.29 May 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrestThe controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.28 May 11:44 PM
Crime'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen AudiHe has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.25 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
Crime'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.17 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Suspected drunk driver ploughs at high speed into security buildingA driver crashed a car into Nelson Alarms, causing significant damage and smoke.16 May 02:41 AM
CrimeThe 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.15 May 01:00 AM
SportFamily's emotional plea after Olympic cyclist sentenced over wife's deathMelissa Hoskins’ family aim to ‘move on’ for the children’s sake.14 May 05:17 AM
New Zealand'You need help': Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink-driving convictionSukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.13 May 08:00 AM
CrimeNearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his carFormer New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.12 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
PoliticsSwift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for policeBoy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.10 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeKorean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.10 May 03:00 AM
Crime'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.08 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speedWhangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.06 May 10:03 PM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for policeGraham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.04 May 10:34 PM
Crime'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chaseHe asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.03 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol carPolice are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.30 Apr 11:00 PM
Crime'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'30 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandAustralia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.27 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeMan's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh timeHe was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit. 25 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldMan charged over deadly highway rampage in QueenslandThe suspect has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.23 Apr 03:58 AM
CrimeHome detention for serial thief who tasered cop, stole car as owner clung to bonnetHe later repeatedly rammed a police vehicle with the car he had stolen.22 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
PoliticsDriver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight testsThe changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.13 Apr 06:07 AM
New ZealandHow one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcyPeter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.13 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandDrink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crashEverton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.09 Apr 08:00 PM
