New ZealandDrive safely this weekendPolice are urging all motorists to heed their "drive to survive" message over the Easter break.16 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandTragedy after chaotic tripPolice want the power to remove incompetent or inexperienced drivers - including overseas tourists - from NZ roads, after a crash in which two people died.05 Apr 12:27 AM
New ZealandWoman drove 'erratically' before crashTwo hours before a woman crashed into two motorcyclists, killing them, a motorist reported her "erratic" driving behaviour to police via a *555 call.04 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTall tales to avoid drink-drive convictionAn Auckland woman tried to avoid a drink-driving conviction by claiming she played basketball, volleyball, tag and touch for New Zealand, so a criminal record would harm her top-level career.28 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive ban for hero copA decorated police officer is on restricted duties after admitting he drove while more than 2 times over the legal alcohol limit.22 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandDriver of speeding car identifiedThe man killed in what police believe was a speeding car yesterday has been publicly identified.02 Mar 09:37 AM
New ZealandFalse truck crash ad 'ok' now changedAn advertisement in which police falsely accused a truck driver of causing a crash is unlikely to cause widespread offence, the ASA rules.24 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandFine dodgers could lose licenceFine dodgers could lose their driver's licence under strict new sanctions that come into effect later this month.01 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandCrash officer appalled at 'fabrication'The first officer on the scene of a crash, which police tried to blame on a truck driver for using his mobile phone, says there was never any suggestion the truckie was at fault.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLane fines have parents up in armsNuala Goldstein was put through hoops to prove she was driving lawfully in a high-priority lane after collecting her son from basketball.27 Jan 05:45 PM
New ZealandLower speed limit catches 58,000An extra 58,000 motorists were caught speeding because of the lower-tolerance speed limit at holiday weekends in the past two years.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBasketballer loses drink-drive pleaAn international basketballer's attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction that could affect her career failed today.14 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandTall Fern's drink-drive court pleaAn international basketball player will seek a discharge without conviction on a drink-drive charge today in a bid to save her sporting career.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTickets risk to insuranceDrivers are unwittingly jeopardising their accident insurance by not declaring speeding tickets this summer.11 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandMan caught for drink-driving againA chef caught at more than twice the drink-drive limit on Christmas was arrested again on Boxing Day with an even higher breath-alcohol reading.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLearner drivers routinely flouting lawTeen learner drivers are blatantly breaking the law by driving themselves to tests, with testing officers powerless to give them an automatic fail.20 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandAll Black sentenced for drunk drivingA former All Black has been stripped of his driving licence and almost lost his car for driving drunk and while suspended.20 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandKiller jailed 15 years over stranglingA man who strangled his partner in the back of a van near Nelson while her 5-year-old daughter sat in the front seat has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison.10 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandCity drivers still testing the limitDrivers in Auckland City yesterday did not appear to be paying attention to the summer speed threshold, with five drivers pulled over in about 30 minutes.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHero cop on drink driving chargeA police officer once celebrated as a hero has been charged with driving while two times over the legal alcohol limit.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleBig night bad for next day drivingDriving the day after a heavy drinking session can be just as dangerous as getting behind the wheel drunk, research has revealed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-driving sportswoman namedA sportswoman convicted of drink-driving after police appealed against a decision to dismiss the charge will suffer "real consequences" in her career, her lawyer says.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandClean plates, driver toldA commuter is fed up after repeat dust-ups with officious parking wardens.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCop behind pole 'just doing job'A police officer has been accused of hiding behind a pole to catch drivers who travelled just over the speed limit in an Auckland street over Labour Weekend.30 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandEx-All Black's sentencing delayed againFormer All Black Keith Robinson has had his sentencing for a drink driving charge stood down.10 Oct 01:11 AM
OpinionDamien Grant: On-road texting risks yet to be studiedIf you ignore the cellphone ban when you drive yet worry about the risks, I have good news.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-drivers told to fit special car locksMore than 200 serious and repeat drink-drivers have been sentenced to having a device fitted to their car which prevents it from starting if alcohol is detected on their breath .22 Sep 05:30 PM
