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.

A teenage road victim who dreamed of joining the air force was farewelled with a haka at his service yesterday.

Josiah Mani was killed when the car he was in caught fire after crashing with a truck on King Edward St in Kensington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / ODT

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

Booze, speed and driving without a licence - this combination appeared to be behind last night's death of a young man racing to the beach to watch the sunset.

A driver fleeing police after crashing his car clambered over an injured toddler in his haste to escape.