New ZealandWeekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death tollMinistry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.20 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Red mist' blamed for policeman’s dangerous U-turn in front of truckThe officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.20 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandPoliceman makes dangerous U-turn in front of truckDashcam footage of a policeman pulling a U-turn in front of a truck on State Highway 1 near Tirau on Thursday. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandThe man hanging from cliffs to keep highways openWhen Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.19 Jan 01:21 AM
New Zealand'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash'He’s destroyed our lives.'17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ratepayers on the hook for SailGP; Turia's lasting legacyOPINION: Also in today's letters – e-scooter chaos and planning to avoid poverty.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crashThe hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.14 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fumeChipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.14 Jan 02:12 AM
New Zealand‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crashDevastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".14 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly steals car, crashes it on busy Christchurch roadPolice spiked the car on Bealey Ave before it crashed. The woman is in hospital.14 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandOne dead after single-vehicle crash near WairoaThere are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.12 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after crash near FeildingPolice located the deceased at the scene.11 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck hits pedestrian in WhanganuiEmergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today. 11 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Would have been gone’: Car carrying three children just inches away from tragedy Man had three children in the back when he came face to face with potential tragedy.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entranceThe water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am. 09 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDelays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in TasmanMotorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.07 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of rural Auckland crash was baby, police revealThe crash happened near intersection of Walters and Blackbridge Rds on Saturday. 06 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep southIt will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.05 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandPolice hit by 'out of control vehicle' near WhangāreiEarly indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden JamesonWatch04 Jan 09:10 PM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transportA Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials investigate cause of Air crash and road toll lowest in a decade | NZ Herald News UpdateExperts question bird strike theory as cause of deadly Jeju Air flight and the annual road toll could be the lowest recorded in 10 years.Watch29 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled inPolice target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Common sense needed over use of police resourcesOPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Our best year on the roads in a century’: Road toll falls below 300 for the first time in a decade"Have we seen people starting to make safer choices when they’re driving?"29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel news'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itineraryDozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.28 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampageThe driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.27 Dec 10:37 PM
