New ZealandThree hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorwayThe power pole and lines have been removed and the lane is now open.23 Jun 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment builds a third of promised median barriersThere are questions, following a crash, about why New Zealand has so few median barriers.23 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandCrash victim's mother wants an end to drivers breaching restricted licencesGrieving mum says: 'We are the ones that should be upholding the law and saving them.'22 Jun 06:59 PM
New ZealandRoad safety expert busts myths on what can and can't reduce road tollImproving safety on the roads will require a multi-pronged approach.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice, injured cyclist say AT cycleway unsafeAuckland Transport are not being open with residents, says petition organiser Sam Joyce.22 Jun 07:23 AM
New ZealandPlan ahead for the long weekend: Health ministry, Waka Kotahi urge people to be prepared'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'22 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Not fit for purpose': Waka Kotahi road safety team faces restructure'We have lost clarity of how we add value, why we are here, what we exist for.'20 Jun 08:39 PM
New ZealandFocus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato ExpresswayThe 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike ScottWatch20 Jun 04:58 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crashA friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.20 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandJohn MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of differenceOPINION: What is the price of seven lives?20 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandDriver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expertFatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.19 Jun 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeralShaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.19 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 20 June, 2022 Picton crash tragedy, BB guns send mall into lockdown and time to say goodbye to pre-departure Covid testing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jun 07:27 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in truck crash south of AucklandA person died at scene of the crash19 Jun 07:14 PM
New ZealandAll Black sidesteps charge on technicality after 'extremely excessive' speedDalton Papalii was accused of driving at dangerously high speeds on an Auckland motorway.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'I will kill you': SUV driver who ran over fleeing pedestrian jailedAuthorities said Clive Vakalahi dragged his victim over 100 metres underneath his Nissan.08 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car crashes into riverTwo people were initially trapped in the car.05 Jun 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driverReformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday traffic: Delays after crashes on Auckland motorwaysNZTA has predicted the likely traffic hot spots based on previous years' data.03 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandFake cop pulls over motorists, gives road safety adviceA man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.02 Jun 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crashUK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.30 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandAre vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather's grief as officials fail to act after teen cyclist son's deathIf the carparks were removed, his son might still be alive, father believes.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roadsAA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It just wrecked me': Policewoman killed by truck - dad speaks as driver jailedPolice officer Naomi McRae was killed by a 16-ton truck on her way to work.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: We already know phones are a menace on the roadsA six-month trial costing $380,000 is pointless, writes John MacDonald.24 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: Waka Kotahi starts watching mobile phone use and seat belt wearingThere’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 HeraldWatch24 May 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandData prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highwayThe new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFatal 'microsleep': Teen's night-long drive that ended in tragedyTired teenage driver had been drifting in his lane before head-on crash killed two.23 May 04:28 PM
New ZealandDeadly distraction: New cameras to monitor motorists' mobile phone and seatbelt use starts todayTrial will operate across two Auckland state highways and one local road.23 May 04:21 PM
New ZealandNorthwestern Motorway crash: Southbound lanes reopen after accident leaves person trappedThe scene of the three-vehicle crash has been cleared.22 May 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Significant traffic delays' after fatal crash at Wellington's Ngauranga GorgeEmergency crews and police are at the scene of the serious crash in Wellington.19 May 07:24 PM
New ZealandLife-altering injuries caused by meter reader's split second errorDriver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.17 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead on Auckland road, identity unknownPolice were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.14 May 10:04 PM
