New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Lobby powerWhen alcohol industry reps unleash their charm offensives on the corridors of power there is one office they dodge, that of Jim Anderton.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers over twice the limit should undergo treatment - AADrivers caught at more than twice the legal alcohol limit should have to undergo mandatory assessments for alcohol abuse, the Automobile Association says. 28 Oct 06:08 AM
New ZealandNo booze or you will be fined, teen drivers toldA "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.30 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionDriving with cellphone 'dumber than dumb'The AA refutes a US study which claims banning cellphone use while driving was counter-productive and encouraged covert behaviour behind the wheel.29 Sep 01:57 AM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> An honour not worth celebratingThe International Transport Forum has agreed with what I've been banging on about for years - Kiwis are crap drivers.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNissan Silvia most stolen car - AAIIf you drive a Nissan Silvia, you might want to check if it's still where you parked it - the car is NZ's most frequently stolen for the third year running.31 Aug 12:10 AM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i>Drivers can learn plenty by observing others12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNearly half of road deaths involve drugs, alcoholAn ESR report that shows 48 per cent of road deaths over five years involved drugs or alcohol is a 'wake up call'.31 Jul 10:54 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
Freight and logisticsAA: Fuel price rise will really hurt in OctoberMotorists stung an extra 3c a litre of fuel by the new Emissions Trading Scheme will have a lot more to complain about in October, warns the Automobile Association.02 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurvey reveals Kiwi drivers' top frustrationsSelfish drivers with a "me first" attitude are the number one frustration for Kiwi motorists, according to an AA Insurance survey.15 Jun 12:32 AM
New ZealandProtest threat to holiday traffic flowHolidaymakers making an early break out of Auckland this afternoon face added disruption on the main road north, from opponents of the Super City.03 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather wreaks havoc across North IslandHeavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Auckland, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty with one family trapped in their car having to be rescued by firefighters.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMale drivers taking more risks - surveyMale motorists take more risks than women at drink-driving and speeding, an AA Insurance survey has found.18 May 10:03 PM
