New Zealand may have just had its lowest road toll in six decades, but our drivers are just as rude and reckless as ever, visitors say. The average car-bound Kiwi has been described as "impatient" and "not very courteous."

BP, Caltex and Z Energy have raised the price of petrol five cents a litre - but Gull NZ says a price increase is unnecessary.

The New Zealand stock exchange closed today down 2.78 per cent after sharp falls earlier today, but more markets around the world are continuing to suffer from investor concerns about the downgrading of the US credit rating.

Fifteen-year-olds have been rushing to sit the driving test for their learner's licence before tomorrow's law change.

Mobile unit can power cars up to help them get to the nearest charging point.

For the first time in more than 50 years there have been no fatal accidents on the roads this Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.

Police say motorists have driven sensibly in what shaped up to be a welcome first.

Drivers caught going more than 4km/h over posted speed limit will be ticketed.

The arrest of two New Zealand citizens caught allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine into Tokyo's airport earlier this month is just the latest example of the dangers of drug trafficking, say New Zealand police.

The road toll is at its lowest in more than 30 years - and high fuel prices are partly responsible.