New ZealandWoman who gave cop 'thumbs down' was pepper-sprayed, had top ripped and underwear exposedThe IPCA has found the officer's actions were unlawful and disproportionate. 02 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandThe most dangerous time to be driving on NZ roadsA new report logged 19,336 fatigue events from more than 900,000 risky drives.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHusband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crashThe single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23. 28 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandSeven-year-old driver crashes van on West CoastA nine-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time. 14 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.14 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Aggressive' overtaking driver almost causes head-on crash - then flips the birdThe frightening display was clearly captured on a bus driver's dashcam.11 Jan 08:58 PM
AucklandCrash family fundraiser tops $1000 as social media backlash grows over driver claimsPolice say the alleged driver blew zero for alcohol after the crash.09 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBlue Springs visitors warned after unsafe parking continuesThe 4.7km Te Waihou Walkway reopened mid-2025 after rockfall repairs.05 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
WorldTeaching assistant busted for driving on cocaine two hours after workTests showed cannabis, cocaine and alcohol in her system when she was stopped.17 Dec 06:48 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew roadside drug testing rolls out in Wellington - What you need to knowPolice Association President Steve Watt tells Herald NOW what to expect as new roadside drug testing for meth, cocaine, THC, and MDMA rolls out in Wellington. Video / Herald NowWatch14 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug-testing starts today – what you need to knowThe police will launch the new testing criteria from today across the Wellington region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandKnife attack in car during drug deal ends in collision with heritage park buildingThe victim crashed through a fence into Nelson’s Founders Heritage Park while fleeing.07 Dec 06:00 AM
AucklandWatch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street raceWitnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash. 06 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
AucklandNearly half of drivers in alleged VTNZ bribery scandal fail new licence testsPolice have shelved their criminal investigation which is now being handled by the SFO. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I will find you and kill you': Couple's vicious attack on teens after road rage on one-way bridgeJudge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night.30 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
New ZealandDrivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activatedWoodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.23 Nov 11:53 PM
Crime‘Absolutely tragic, completely avoidable’: Transport boss jailed for runaway truckA roadworker was fatally hit by the 20-tonne vehicle after its brakes failed.20 Nov 12:52 AM
Crime'I’ll get you too, b****’: Man threatened ex, caused $45k damage to historic house, injured police dogThis week, Jayden Wells shed tears as he was sent to prison on a variety of charges.16 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandFormer Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with ChambersPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.16 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticketRichard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.13 Nov 01:17 AM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who seriously injured dog walkers resigns from company after outrageThe man was on a Zoom call and trying to call his mother when he struck the two women.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsThe four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for 'Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads'.11 Nov 12:06 AM
