More than 1000 infringements were recorded by police during a blitz on drink driving over Easter at the top of the South Island.

Five people died on the country's roads during the Easter holiday period, seven fewer than last year, with police conducting 70,000 breath tests. But police roading national manager Superintendent Paula Rose said...

Police say they have been advised of heavy traffic on State Highway 25 as Easter weekend holidaymakers head back to Auckland.

Last year, 12 people died in nine separate crashes over the Easter break - this year, there have been no deaths.

Auckland drivers will be able to use the Victoria Park Tunnel from November, two months earlier than planned.

A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.

Warkworth resident Bob Scott writes on the planned motorway north of Auckland - the 'Holiday Highway'

Road deaths are set to be at a record "absolutely, truly remarkable" low for a third successive month.