New ZealandPassenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driverThe occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.18 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogansOpinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in carTiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.17 Jul 07:00 AM
World8-year-old girl in ‘life-threatening condition’ after deadly London school crashThe car crash has already claimed the life of another young girl.08 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandPolice concerned about drink-drivers after testing blitz reveals 16 motorists over limit'Expect to see us anywhere, anytime,' say cops as they send a warning to drink-drivers.03 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into two others after three people attempt to flee policeThe chase first began in Papakura and ended in Te Atatu Peninsula.02 Jul 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics?'If they can't get them from Mum and Dad, they need to get them from school.'27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Shocking’ truck dashcam footage shows state of dangerous drivingDrivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.26 Jun 09:42 AM
CrimeChristmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddockHe drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.22 Jun 05:00 AM
EntertainmentPete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crashDavidson’s charge comes three months after the Beverly Hills crash.17 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.16 Jun 08:14 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/hDarren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.09 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offenceAngry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.02 Jun 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-missThe dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.31 May 06:19 AM
CrimeNo penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids convictionCourt hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandSenior cop chased young teens at 214km/hA long-serving Greymouth police officer was today convicted of dangerous driving.29 May 07:17 AM
New ZealandCops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searchedPolice searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.18 May 04:06 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incidentPolice are appealing for motorists who saw the road rage incident and shooting.17 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandCrackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for goodMore fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.16 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandDriver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosisStanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.08 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking near-miss on SH3 caught on cameraThe truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.04 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS man guilty of killing three boys after ‘ding-dong ditch’ prankAnurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".29 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crashPolice have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.28 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandStreet racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocatesCommunity leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.27 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequencesOpinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Freaked out' - hundreds of intimidating bikers cause chaos across AucklandPetrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.25 Apr 08:09 AM
New ZealandMan arrested following Southwestern Motorway chaseA man is in custody and charges are being considered.25 Apr 03:55 AM
New Zealand14-year-old arrested after ram-raid on North Shore jewellery storeThe store was raided on Sunday morning, a week after fog cannons were installed.19 Apr 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limitThe 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.14 Apr 03:27 AM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
