New ZealandBackdown on bus lanesAuckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRepeat drink-driver jailed over fatal crashA recidivist drink driver was today jailed for four years for killing a Northland mother while driving with nearly double the legal alcohol limit.02 Sep 05:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil backtracks on bus lane enforcementAfter a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.02 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen doing 177km/h stuns policeA drunk teenager on his restricted licence stunned police after he was caught doing 177km/h and carrying six passengers on Auckland's northern motorway on Saturday night.01 Sep 12:02 AM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> It's not how big mate, it's how you use itEric Thompson writes that testosterone level has a direct bearing on driving skill - it seems to make it worse.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice blunder lets motorist escape convictionA man who crashed his car and failed alcohol tests has escaped a drink-driving conviction because of a police blunder.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNumber of repeat drink-drivers on the upThe number of NZ recidivist drink-drivers has risen steadily over the past three years, with more than 4000 prosecuted already this year.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSailor escapes alcohol chargeA British sailor charged on Anzac Day with having excess breath alcohol twice the drink-driving limit escaped prosecution after high level intervention. 21 Aug 05:30 PM
SportFamous sportsman caught speedingA stretch of road in the UK is becoming notorious for nabbing the rich and famous in their speeding vehicles.19 Aug 05:30 PM
