NZTA has predicted the likely traffic hot spots based on previous years' data.

A man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.

UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.

More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced

AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.

If the carparks were removed, his son might still be alive, father believes.

Police officer Naomi McRae was killed by a 16-ton truck on her way to work.

A six-month trial costing $380,000 is pointless, writes John MacDonald.

There’s a new type of safety camera in town and it’s not looking at your speed, but rather whether you're on the phone and wearing your seat belt. Video / NZ Herald

Trial will operate across two Auckland state highways and one local road.

The scene of the three-vehicle crash has been cleared.

Emergency crews and police are at the scene of the serious crash in Wellington.

Driver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.

Police were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.

Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.

The "loving and dedicated" father and husband was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.

The woman was airlifted to hospital after the crash.

Assistant Police Commissioner Bruce O'Brien responds to the harrowing road death toll, just months after the launch of the Road to Zero campaign. Video / NZ Herald

Ports rocked by another death, calls for change after grim weekend road toll and Kiwis flock to London in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Multiple people have died at the scene of a crash near Queens Park, Invercargill. Video / George Heard

Blake Smaill adds to an 'extremely bad driving history' after his grandmother's funeral.

Tajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.

The loudest critics are actually those who will benefit most from changes, Jack Tame says.

The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.

'The speed limit is irrelevant in this context,' AA's head driving instructor said.

'She was so shocked ... she was just focused on keeping herself and her daughter safe.'

NZTA is taking over nearly all of the country's bitumen supply vital to road building.

The collision was so forceful the victim's car was compacted to just 65cm on impact.

Road finally reopens after 9am fatal crash north of Wellsford.