New ZealandCabinet approves driving age of 16The driving age will be raised to 16 and restricted licence tests toughened, under new Govt measures.14 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandRandom drug, alcohol checks for pilotsNZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.13 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandKiwis push for lower drink limitsNew Zealanders are now strongly in favour of cutting the alcohol level for adult drivers - a proposal medical experts are pushing.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby's parents unaware of deathThe parents of a 6-month-old baby killed in an Easter car crash did not know she had died until they began recovering in hospital.06 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandChange lifts truck load limit to 53 tonnesUp to 5000 trucks will be eligible to carry heavier loads on public highways from next month. 05 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Crush drink drivers' cars'The oldest son of a mother-of-five killed by a woman fleeing a police check point says it's time to crush drink-drivers' cars. 20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNo cuts to SuperGold Card entitlements - JoyceThe Transport Minister admits his choice of words may have contributed to the outcry over potential cuts to SuperGold Card transport concessions.12 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandCity powerless on its biggest issueThe Government intends to give control of transport in the Super City to a largely unelected board.08 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandRight hand road rule gets thumbs downThe days of rental car companies giving pamphlets to confused overseas visitors and crossing their fingers they'll cope with NZ's oddball right-hand rule look set to be over.03 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandNZ's right-hand rule set for changeNew Zealand's unique right-hand rule, a relic of an old Melbourne tram system and cause of 2560 crashes a year, is set to be scrapped.03 Mar 02:25 AM
New ZealandCutting drink-drive limits will hurt majority - lawyersReducing the current legal blood alcohol limit will hurt the law-abiding majority without tackling repeat offenders, say lawyers.03 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandLower adult blood alcohol limits a 'no-brainer' The Govt's failure to immediately commit to lowering blood alcohol limits for adult drivers is "just not good enough", say advocacy organisations. 02 Mar 10:50 PM