New ZealandThree pedestrians killed over weekendFive deadly crashes in Mercer, New Plymouth, Rotorua, and in Whakatane claimed six lives over the long weekend.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTech boost for road safety gurusNew technology will let the country's leading road safety researchers at the University of Waikato get into the minds of motorists.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan fails to get off $80 speeding fineA man who took his case all the way to the Court of Appeal has failed in his bid to challenge an $80 speeding fine.16 Apr 04:02 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Aucklanders are bad driversAfter a year living in Mexico it's fair to say the roads were chaotic there. But, I truly believe Mexican drivers were better than Aucklanders, writes Sam Judd.15 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandTourist admits causing girl's deathA Chinese tourist has admitted causing the death of Oamaru 5-year-old Ruby Jay Marris.13 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandWet weather prompts warning for driversOne person was extracted from their car and four others were injured after a vehicle crash in Whitford earlier today, leading police to warn motorists to take extra caution.13 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandFamily in fatal crash remain in hospitalMembers of a family injured in a crash which killed a young girl on Friday night remain in hospital.12 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandEaster road toll second lowest on recordThis Easter weekend had the second lowest road toll on record and was the first with the new lower alcohol limits for drivers in effect.06 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandEaster drivers urged to take careEaster commuters are being urged to be patient and drive home safely, with the road toll on track to be close to the record low after one fatal crash over the long weekend.06 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandDevoy told 'don't answer phone'Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy was advised to ignore calls and don't answer the phone following concerns raised over foreign drivers.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists make traffic jams worseDrivers don’t divert to alternative routes unless they can see the queue, even if they’ve already been warned of a blockage.02 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandHeavy Easter traffic flowsTraffic heading both north and south out of Auckland has slowed to a crawl in places, as holiday-makers head for their favourite Easter spots.02 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandEaster weekend: Crack down on driversPolice are vowing to focus on preventing "risk-taking" behaviour from motorists on the roads this Easter.01 Apr 07:06 PM
New Zealand11-year-old crashes parents' carAn 11-year-old boy took two friends on a joyride through rural Auckland suburbs in his parents' car for up to an hour before crashing into a truck yesterday.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand11-year-old boy crashes parent's car in police chaseAn 11-year-old boy was lucky to escape injury after crashing his parents’ car into a truck while trying to flee police.31 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandGovt considers better screening for tourist driversThe development of a code of practice to better screen and educate tourist drivers is being closely watched by the Government.24 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandEx-cop confronts 'unsafe' driversTempers are boiling over at an Auckland school's gates as a neighbouring retired police officer takes on drivers he believes are endangering children's lives.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Man in the fluoro vestNew Zealanders tell us what they love about life in New Zealand - and what needs to change.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers petition over tourist driversFacing a parliamentary select committee at the age of 10 and under the gaze of television cameras caused a few nerves, Sean Roberts admitted afterwards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why can't we make sure they are safe?'Moves to prevent crashes involving foreign drivers have been encouraging but need to go further, say two boys who lost their father in such an accident.18 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandTeen sped wrong way on motorwayA teenage driver who allegedly sped along Auckland motorways against traffic flow has been caught by police using CCTV.16 Mar 06:22 PM
New ZealandDriver charged over Ruby Marris deathName suppression has lapsed for the Chinese man charged with causing the death of an Oamaru 5-year-old in a crash near Moeraki.12 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandTourist driver safety movesTwo new South Otago initiatives aim to help visiting international drivers negotiate New Zealand roads safely - and neither involves key-snatching.11 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandMaraetai crash victim namedThe driver of a Toyota Starlet who died in a crash at Maraetai early yesterday morning has been named by police.10 Mar 11:07 PM
New Zealand'He's on my side of the road' - survivorAn Auckland mum-of-three who walked away from a crash that killed a man yesterday has described seeing headlights swerve on to her side of the road.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey snatcher had no licenceThe man who took the car keys from a tourist on a narrow, winding South Island road did not hold a valid New Zealand driver licence, it has been revealed.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedsters clock 160km/h near HokitikaPolice say it is pure luck no one was killed south of Hokitika over weekend after three motorists were caught speeding in separate incidents of more than 160km/h.09 Mar 04:45 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: It's time to stop playing copNew Zealand, we need to have a little chat, because it probably shouldn't be up to you to steal visitors' keys, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.07 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandRuby's dad: test tourist driversThe heartbroken father of Ruby Jay Marris wants the Government to get tough on tourist drivers.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan clocked at 171km/h stopped againA man caught driving at speeds up to 171km/h on Wednesday was stopped by police again yesterday.05 Mar 10:34 PM
OpinionTheresa Philbrick: 'It's terrifying being a tourist on NZ roads'No amount of reading or reviewing prepares one for sliding into the seat behind the steering wheel and making that first leap into traffic, Theresa Philbrick writes.05 Mar 04:00 PM
