New ZealandNearly half of road deaths involve drugs, alcoholAn ESR report that shows 48 per cent of road deaths over five years involved drugs or alcohol is a 'wake up call'.31 Jul 10:54 PM
New ZealandWoman police officer attacked by drunk driverA woman police constable was attacked by a motorist she pulled over for drunken driving.31 Jul 10:48 PM
New Zealand'I want my mum'Matthew Kennedy may one day work out why one of NZ's worst drink drivers was able to get behind the wheel and kill his mum.31 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink driving: why the law must changeA shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSozzled - but legal to driveWe are calling for New Zealanders to sign up to our campaign to drink and drive responsibly. Read one of the stories that sparked the alcohol limit debate.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother: Don't send my son's killer to jailA mother whose son, 4, was killed in front of her by an out-of-control teen motorist says the driver is not a bad person and she does not want him jailed. 28 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen admits causing death of toddlerA driver has admitted causing the death of a boy, 4, who was walking on the pavement with his family when he was hit by the teenager's car.27 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandGoff calls for select committee on drink-drive limitA decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.26 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandOutcry as drink-drive limit is retainedThe Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive sidestep 'gutless', youth approach finds supportGovt changes creating a zero drink-drive limit for youth and repeat offenders don't go far enough, say opponents.26 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandNo easy way to pay $6k finesAuckland City Council has come under fire for not allowing people to pay their fines off by instalment - unless they go through the court process, incurring further costs.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver haunted by night of shameTracy Kent was so drunk she couldn't remember getting behind the wheel and killing a pensioner.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic fines - how you can beat themIf you're always getting parking or infringement fines, move to Auckland's North Shore - you're more likely to be let off there.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen cleared of illegal street racingAn Auckland teen has been cleared of racing with another car, which struck a schoolgirl resulting in her having part of a leg amputated.23 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandReview advises changes to police pursuit policyBanning police pursuits won't guarantee public safety, but other measures can be taken to make pursuits safer, a police review says.22 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandCar death: 'Any other kid, you'd be in jail'A judge says a man who killed his younger brother in a drunken car-surfing accident would be behind bars if it was 'someone else's kid'.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen relives accident in second trialThe youth whose out-of-control car hit 19-year-old Amy Duncan - crushing her leg which had to be amputated - escaped jail.21 Jul 04:00 PM
