New ZealandReport knocks myths about visitor driversThe report shows few short-term visitors crash within their first few days in New Zealand, and if they do, fatigue is generally not a contributing factor.28 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over trucker's deathAn unexpected guilty plea from a transport operator yesterday has bought a long-running Worksafe prosecution to an end.27 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandStay safe in heavy Easter trafficKiwis heading away this long weekend are being urged to be extra careful on the roads with heavy traffic expected.23 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi woman's road rage at cyclistsSource: Samanthapants / YoutubeWatch15 Mar 08:05 PM
OpinionMike Noon: One way to stop repeat drink driversRequire every repeat drink driver and those caught at extremely high levels to have an alcohol interlock put in their car, writes Mike Noon.15 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandFall in drink driving, diehards unchangedDrink-drive convictions have fallen by a third in five years but the percentage of repeat offenders has remained almost the same.14 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandHighway inferno: Family's narrow escapeA family narrowly escaped serious harm when the car they had been driving through the Kaimai ranges exploded in flames minutes after they jumped out.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Motorcyclist narrowly avoids head on crashA motorcyclist captured the terrifying moment a car came around a bend on the wrong side of the road.13 Mar 04:02 AM
New ZealandChinese community rallies around familyThe Chinese community has rallied around the family of a man who was killed by a drink driver after discovering the culprit was one of their own.03 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandHusband's plea: Think about othersRaphael Giles' plea follows seven days of carnage on the roads. Up to 17 people have died, taking the year to date's road toll to 65 last night.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum's horror as baby falls out of car seatWATCH: "My baby [could have] ended up flying straight past me and into the windscreen. The thought of it is still haunting me."29 Feb 05:32 AM
New Zealand127km/h and 'wanted to go faster'A learner driver carrying a passenger was driving more than double the posted speed limit in wet conditions when he was pulled over by police.28 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandUrine trouble: Tourists bustedTwo tourists photographed urinating out of a moving rental car on a state highway were met by police today when they returned their vehicle.19 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandPolice condemn peeing passengersPolice say actions of two men who were photographed urinating out the windows of a car driving on a Southland highway "irresponsible" and "extremely dangerous".18 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandCar 'explodes' in fatal crashA person died late last night in a collision between a truck and a car in the Waikato.17 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies after being struck by trainPolice say the accident happened at the Fendalton Road crossing in Christchurch, shortly after 8am. Senior sergeant Anton ten Hove confirmed the deceased is an adult male. He is yet to be identified.Watch10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLong weekend road toll rises to fiveMotorists not driving to conditions - and impatience - appear to be the themes of crashes which have killed five people so far this long weekend.07 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman drink driving with two kids in carA woman with two children in her car was caught driving almost four times over the legal breath alcohol limit.05 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run driver caught on cameraWATCH: An Auckland man has footage of a driver who damaged his motorcycle in a hit-and-run incident - and he wants your help to identify him.04 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandTourist charged after head-on crashA tourist driver is facing two charges of careless driving causing injury after a head-on crash near Queenstown.02 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Abide by road code pleaseTo those that park on the yellow lines at and around Judges Bay Rd, please learn the road code and abide by it.02 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoy on quad bike hit by car in Te KahaHe received abdominal injuries and was flown with his mother to Tauranga hospital in a "moderate" condition.29 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandHoliday exodus: How to beat the jamsHolidaymakers are set to clog up the roads.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBarney Irvine: Time to listen to the public on red light runningIn an already congested city, red light runners add needless delay to our intersections, forcing other drivers to wait and check before accelerating once lights turn green, writes Barney Irvine.28 Jan 12:22 AM
WorldWomen drivers more likely to 'zone out'Female drivers are more likely than men to suffer memory blanks behind the wheel and are more susceptible to allowing their minds to wander, a study has found.27 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bike signs a successWould you be able to tell me the meaning of a bicycle sign I have seen on Pt Chevalier Rd?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of the stop-go worker?Successful trial on new one-man system could see single operator controlling traffic.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad warrior vs police officerWATCH: Police have praised the calm response of an officer who was confronted by a driver accusing him of cutting him off.25 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandPensioner doles out $289k in ticketsThe Super City has a super parking warden who issued nearly double the value in tickets than the next best warden in the last financial year.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed-light cameras on drivers' wish listSnapped and fined for driving through a red light? Yes please, say an overwhelming majority of motorists in our biggest city.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Idiota' caught doing 177km/hA speeding driver branded an 'idiota' by police has used the excuse of being "young and dumb".17 Jan 05:35 PM
New ZealandNabbed... as quick as a flash and a flashAn Auckland motorist was stunned to open his mail and find a speed camera had pinged him twice for the same offence.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily fly bus crash victim home to ChinaThe man was one of 16 people injured -- two of them critically -- in the accident on New Year's Eve.13 Jan 08:18 AM
