New ZealandCause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealedThree victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.26 Aug 08:11 PM
New ZealandDrunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from seaHe understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandSuspected intoxicated driver hits cop carTwo police officers were shaken and their patrol car is likely to be written off.25 Aug 07:49 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after police vehicle and quad bike crashThe quad bike's two occupants are in 'moderate and serious conditions'.25 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandSuspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathedA pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.25 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across OtagoThe man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.23 Aug 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic copsOPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Could do better': AA calls for driver licensing changes to prevent youth deathsThe research identified five recommendations for changes to driver licensing in NZ.20 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeJailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclubThe pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.20 Aug 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s time to ramp up the response to violent boy-racer meetsOPINION: The Police Association has slammed the events where officers are targeted.19 Aug 07:54 PM
WorldFirefighter dies after being struck by police carPolice say he was on foot when hit by police car driven by an on-duty officer.18 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-drivingThe Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.18 Aug 02:16 AM
CrimeSteering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers courtThe court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s new $73,000 parking warden car technology yet to issue a fine'Systems issues' with new technology have given parkers pushing the boundaries a reprieve.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandYou have a visitor - it's the policeA man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid convictionGuilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.12 Aug 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled policeThe driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.09 Aug 10:05 PM
WorldAussie learner driver kills sister in horror hit and run - walks free with $600 fineThe young woman killed her sister by accelerating with the car door open.07 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandCar collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wallEmergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandWhy a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her overHow two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.04 Aug 05:05 PM
New Zealand'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'01 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandSuppression for driver charged over death of off-duty policewomanThe man made his first appearance in the Whangārei District Court this morning.23 Jul 11:57 PM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLarge majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise themA survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'13 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombedAllister Christie's body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.12 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crashA driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.11 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandMan gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandRugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limitsOPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland truck driver found seven times over alcohol limit: 'Scraping the wall'The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.05 Jul 06:18 AM
