CrimeNearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his carFormer New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.12 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
PoliticsSwift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for policeBoy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.10 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeKorean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.10 May 03:00 AM
Crime'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.08 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speedWhangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.06 May 10:03 PM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for policeGraham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.04 May 10:34 PM
Crime'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chaseHe asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.03 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol carPolice are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.30 Apr 11:00 PM
Crime'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'30 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandAustralia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.27 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeMan's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh timeHe was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit. 25 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldMan charged over deadly highway rampage in QueenslandThe suspect has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.23 Apr 03:58 AM
CrimeHome detention for serial thief who tasered cop, stole car as owner clung to bonnetHe later repeatedly rammed a police vehicle with the car he had stolen.22 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
PoliticsDriver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight testsThe changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.13 Apr 06:07 AM
New ZealandHow one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcyPeter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.13 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandDrink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crashEverton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.09 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies criticalThe man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debatedThe 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.02 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to driveHe got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deathsSahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.31 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger homeA Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Grandfather thrown from car in drunken crashLyall Foster was found down a bank with empty and full beer cans in his vehicle. 28 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland University incident: Person facing charges after five run over on footpathUniversity students were seen diving out of the way of the incoming car.24 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandDrugs, alcohol suspected after car mounts footpath, hurts 5 outside uniStudents dived out of the way as the car travelled 20m on the footpath. 24 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issueA technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.23 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in finesQueen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s etched in my brain’: Mum recalls moment she was run down, crushed against wall'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'22 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandDeadlocked: Jurors unable to decide if woman’s deadly leap from moving car was caused by partnerJurors deliberated an unusually long 37 hours over nearly a week. 20 Mar 02:11 AM
