New ZealandHe was going to cook his family Christmas dinnerThe family of a father-of-two hit by a car yesterday are grieving for 'a wonderful family man'.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCount to 100, impatient drivers toldPolice have urged motorists travelling north from Wellington to exercise patience in 'extremely heavy' traffic today. Two people have so far been killed on NZ's roads since the official start of the holiday road toll period.24 Dec 11:41 PM
New Zealand1000 fatal crashes, 1 warningOne of NZ's most experienced road policing officers has resigned, saying the job is taking too great a toll on his health.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe fair copThe festive season is a time of excess. But as the country’s top traffic officer Paula Rose tells Alan Perrott, there is little cheer in counting its cost.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink and drugs deadly mixThe Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign, championing a lowering of the drink-drive limits and moderation from drivers, doesn't have universal backing. Rachael Ford from the Candor Trust explains her organisation's views.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over cyclists' deathsThe driver of a car that collided with a group of cyclists, killing three, has admitted causing their deaths.14 Dec 09:14 PM
Opinion<i>Howard Broad:</i> Faulty perceptions cloud issue of police pursuitsFleeing from police brings little chance of escape but a much higher chance of further charges.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> No happy ending for fleeing foolsWhat a great incentive to stop when the police ask you, because if you don't you might die as a result of your own stupidity.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatchdog renews call for rethink on police pursuit policyThe head of the police watchdog body is again calling for a rethink on pursuit policy after two more deaths from high-speed smashes.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice will continue to pursue offenders - CollinsPolice cannot stop chasing offenders or the practice of driving off will become more common, the Police Minister says.05 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandPerson struck by bus in AucklandA traffic control worker has said a person had been hit by a bus but did not have anymore information. Watch05 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
