Don't call us truckies, we're 'professional drivers'
Drivers' lobby group is fighting back against the Aussie term "truckie".
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Three people seriously injured following Southland crash
Three people sustained serious injuries in the crash.
'Fairly chaotic': Three hurt, two children critical in Waiuku crash
Two children had critical injuries following the crash yesterday afternoon.
Crash slows traffic on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The crash following another incident on the bridge earlier this morning.
Police seek witnesses to fatal North Shore crash
The incident was being looked at by the Serious Crash Unit.
Speed limit around Waterview Tunnel to return to 100km/h
More than 4000 people provided feedback on the speed limit.
Bar owner admits deliberately driving at woman: 'Go back to your own country'
Jon Leng also told the Chinese complainant: 'Go back to your own country'.
Horror crash: Driver 'didn't know car was pink stickered'
Crash driver has bought the car days earlier - and had no idea it had been pink stickered.
The new speed cameras that will catch you out
New speed cameras are being reconsidered, after the last Government tossed out the idea.
Father of cyclist injured in crash speaks
Peter Ray, the father of cyclist Alexander Ray, discusses how his son was injured when a car struck him during a ride. / Video by Dean Purcell
'I've been doing this for 30 years': Jail for 'appalling' drink-driver
Prison the only option for refusing to see the problem with his 'appalling attitude'.
Medics on horror crashes: 'I go home, give my kids a hug'
Brutal reality of deaths hits medics as road crash numbers keep climbing.
Jake Bailey: Cyclists - it's not them versus us
COMMENT: Taking sides gets us nowhere so let's try common courtesy.
Crash victim asks MPs to crackdown on foreign drivers
A driver injured in a crash last month wants harsher road rule training for tourists.
Southwestern Motorway clear after early morning crash
Traffic is slowly building up around the crash site.
Family's grief: Johnny Danger died days before sister's 21st
Killed stuntman was no stranger to danger.
Johnny Danger: Life and death of a daredevil stuntman
The late daredevil drew thousands of followers as he did various outlandish things.
Police speed sting op hands one motorist $630 fine
Speeds of between 62km/h and 98km/h were recorded in the 50km/h zone.
Drink-driver's bunny defence makes judge hopping mad
Oleksandr Zhukov was five times the limit - but blamed a rabbit for the crash.
Police cordons in Porirua removed following gas leak near Pak'nSave
The area was cordoned off and traffic control was in place.
Hero cop risked life to save man from burning car
Two rescuers took one arm each to pull the driver out seconds before the car exploded.
Lizzie Marvelly: Tourist drivers should have T-plates
COMMENT: The idea isn't particularly popular but it's time to put safety first.
'Absolutely gutting': Police call for more care on roads
A total of 125 people have died on the country's roads so far this year.
Four dead: Home detention for driver in fatal street race
A young man has evaded prison for his part in a street race that killed four people.
Fatal smash: 20yo on bail in stolen car had crashed before
Haydn Clark was breaching bail and curfew conditions, broke his neck in previous crash.
Rubbish driving: Motorist caught on camera chucking garbage
Two months after a witness complained police yet to identify the culprit.
Two in hospital after crash near Hanmer Springs
These deaths have occurred in 109 fatal crashes - 12 more than last year.
Call for law change for driverless vehicles
Law Foundation report says law changes crucial so they can be used legally on NZ roads.
SH1 will still get improvements
Transport Minister says operational decisions on road projects are made by the NZTA board.
Detached jaw: Elite cyclist faces facial reconstruction after horrific injuries
A bike advocacy group weighs in on the danger of cycling in Auckland.
Open home!? Car crashes into real estate firm's window
Maybe this is what they mean by a 'fixer upper' or a 'handyman's dream'?