New ZealandStreet changes for Hastings to allow kids to walk and cycle safely to school'If children are confident to get on their bike or scooter, the whole community opens up.'11 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandFour times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints policeWellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.05 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandTruck inferno on Napier-Taupō Rd Angela Payne witnessed explosions and an inferno after a truck caught fire on the Napier-Taupō Rd overnight. Video / Angela PayneWatch01 Sep 08:02 PM
New Zealand'I lost my courage': Picton survivor on the horror crash that wiped out his familyHis mother, partner and child are dead: 'I feel like I lost everything'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad fumes after car damaged by 'bloody big' potholePotholes are causing headaches for motorists. Have you noticed them?29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington cyclist records frightening near missWellington cyclist records frightening near miss. Video / James SWatch28 Aug 07:48 PM
CrimeFocus: Fleeing teens arrested after cross-city pursuitPolice eventually stop the vehicle in Glen Eden, West Auckland, and several youths are arrested. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandMotorist drives wrong way on Greenlane motorway onramp in AucklandMotorist drives wrong way on Greenlane motorway onramp in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Aug 01:31 AM
New ZealandSpeed cameras missing too many offending driversIneffective cameras are allowing red-light runners and speeders to get away uncharged.19 Aug 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never ride on the roads again'Cyclist slams driving culture after he and a dog were hit by a vehicle on a roundabout.17 Aug 03:13 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phonesHidden Waka Kotahi cameras recorded more than 800 drivers a day texting.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's never just you in that car': A grieving mother's plea to young driversThe mother of the man who was killed in a crash earlier this week has a plea.05 Aug 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFaulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girlWhangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPothole penis painter returns with new ploy amid rise of roadwork vigilantesAucklander Geoff Upson's online pothole campaign is generating thousands of views online.30 Jul 01:14 AM
CrimePolice make dramatic arrest of driver near Johnstones Hill TunnelPolice make a dramatic arrest of a driver that tried to escape on the roof of his own car near Auckland’s Johnstones Hill Tunnel on State Highway 1. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 12:40 AM
New Zealand'I wish I'd died': Crash victim feels 'useless' after elderly driver ran him overJethro Gaffar has been in pain ever since the incident last July.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply sorry': Maserati driver to pay $26k compo to victimCoco Wang didn't know she hit a motorcyclist until she saw the accident in the news.27 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandWarning after woman crushed to death by car she was jumpstarting on drivewayMaria Singh was 22 when she was crushed by the rolling vehicle.19 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandWellington crash: One dead after car flips in PapakowhaiThe upside-down vehicle was found near railway lines.18 Jul 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Residents' scathing verdict on state of roadsCouncil asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.15 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandSilver Stream 4WD accident leaves one dead The road to the accident scene is blocked off as police inquiries continue. Video / Gregor Richardson Watch13 Jul 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Significant delays' after truck on fire blocked Auckland's Southern MotorwayMotorists are advised to expect delays while congestion eases.10 Jul 09:17 PM
New Zealand'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gatheringDunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.08 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZSevere weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.08 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo motorbikes seized, 55 infringements after dangerous' driving at gang funeralMultiple people have been charged with driving-related offences.08 Jul 02:57 AM
TravelIce, ice, maybe? Timaru District Council creates hilarious rap about icy roadsIce is back and the roads be glistenin'.08 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandSchool mourns death of 'happy, positive' student in crashPolice were called to the crash at about 9.45am on Thursday.01 Jul 06:30 AM
New Zealand'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limitMember of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.01 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandGrieving families wanted harsher sentence for Timaru crash driverTyreese Stuart Fleming has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for the crash.29 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandFocus: Picton crash - Three generations killedThe horrific crash just south of Picton on State Highway 1 and has sent shock waves through the Filipino community and the nation. NZ Herald's Adam Pearse reports. Video / George HeardWatch28 Jun 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Seven dead in Picton crash - why don't we take road safety seriously?Opinion: We know how to make the roads safer, so why don't we?27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed after being struck by a truck in central HamiltonRoads are closed and diversions are in place.26 Jun 09:19 PM
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