New ZealandTeen admits causing death of toddlerA driver has admitted causing the death of a boy, 4, who was walking on the pavement with his family when he was hit by the teenager's car.27 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandGoff calls for select committee on drink-drive limitA decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.26 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandOutcry as drink-drive limit is retainedThe Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive sidestep 'gutless', youth approach finds supportGovt changes creating a zero drink-drive limit for youth and repeat offenders don't go far enough, say opponents.26 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandNo easy way to pay $6k finesAuckland City Council has come under fire for not allowing people to pay their fines off by instalment - unless they go through the court process, incurring further costs.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic fines - how you can beat themIf you're always getting parking or infringement fines, move to Auckland's North Shore - you're more likely to be let off there.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver haunted by night of shameTracy Kent was so drunk she couldn't remember getting behind the wheel and killing a pensioner.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen cleared of illegal street racingAn Auckland teen has been cleared of racing with another car, which struck a schoolgirl resulting in her having part of a leg amputated.23 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandReview advises changes to police pursuit policyBanning police pursuits won't guarantee public safety, but other measures can be taken to make pursuits safer, a police review says.22 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandCar death: 'Any other kid, you'd be in jail'A judge says a man who killed his younger brother in a drunken car-surfing accident would be behind bars if it was 'someone else's kid'.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen relives accident in second trialThe youth whose out-of-control car hit 19-year-old Amy Duncan - crushing her leg which had to be amputated - escaped jail.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand100km/h talking timebombsMany drivers are flouting the ban on cellphones and police fear talking and texting will lead to more carnage.20 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo jail for drink driver who caused deathA Masterton woman, who caused the death of an elderly dial-a-driver while she was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, has escaped jail.19 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandBus lane anger falls on deaf earsA public call to relax rules for safer crossing of Auckland's bus lanes has been rejected by the country's land transport agency. 16 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand$4m bus-lane 'disgrace'Auckland drivers have been fined $4.2m in a year for using bus lanes - even though there's no sign when they can enter lanes to turn left.15 Jul 04:00 PM
