New ZealandCar-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicleThe man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off. 28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandDriver punched in Christmas Day road-rage attack reveals details'When he punched me, the force of it made me slump in my seat.'28 Dec 07:23 PM
Travel news'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itineraryDozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.28 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFive drink drivers caught as police upscale testing in holiday hotspot'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'28 Dec 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scootersOPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Brainless' driver runs red light, narrowly misses cars, intersection filled with smokeA witness says it's lucky no one was killed when the vehicle sped through intersection.24 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Businesspeople better than career politiciansOPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
Crime‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at ChristmasHe spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.22 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandAll Black’s daughter in drunk driving hit-and-run posed with wine before sentencingHelena Cribb told a probation officer she hadn't drunk alcohol in months.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's homeShe narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.19 Dec 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crashPolice found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.16 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeTwo young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warningDrink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'16 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick changeShould local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Police get 155 high-risk vehicles off the roadThere were 24,318 breath tests recorded in the region in just one month.24 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandWoman allegedly four times over booze limit caught speeding at school pick-up timeThe 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.20 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandFake plates outsmarting speed cameras, Northland leaders warnA councillor was alerted to the issue by an NZTA staff member.17 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTroubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedstersStudy investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGranddad's tragic and 'unnecessary' death after driver's licence suspendedQuestions over police alert to NZTA about 86-year-old driver.16 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeAggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sampleThe 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.12 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's lifeChristopher Haverkort, 65, was out riding with his brother when he was hit and killed.11 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandDriver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forwardThe incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.08 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandEx state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyrideLocked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors to decide on Grey Street T-intersection changeCouncil may approve T-intersection; work to start in November if approved.04 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandNew roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.03 Nov 09:08 PM
Crime'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boyTere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.01 Nov 10:00 PM
OlympicsOlympic cyclist's death: Husband to enter plea over Melissa Hoskins' killingRohan Dennis is expected to answer charges over the death of his wife.29 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandMayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racersMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attackThe rear window of a police car was also smashed in.27 Oct 01:59 AM
