New ZealandAA - sharp rise in road toll extremely sadThe number of people who died on New Zealand roads rose sharply last year to 297 - up 43 on 2013.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers prefer tolls to rates rises- AAAuckland drivers appear to strongly favour motorway tolls over rates rises - if they have to pay anything more to fill a $12 billion transport funding gap.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAA offers freebies to learner driversThe Automobile Association (AA) today launches its Ignition programme, which gives three free driving lessons to new learner drivers who are, or are related to, AA members.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $100m cycleway pledgeThe Government is muscling in on Green Party turf by promising an extra $100 million over four years for urban cycleways.18 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandStorm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodgedMore than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.11 Jun 07:08 AM
OpinionMike Noon: Four changes that can save livesThe modern approach to road safety is about creating safer drivers, safer roads, safer speeds and safer vehicles, writes Mike Noon. We have to improve in all of these areas, not just one.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBiggest beach breakdown destinationsRoad breakdown staff are being kept busy at beaches around the country, going to the rescue of absent-minded holidaymakers.06 Jan 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Sweatbox' vehicle dangerThe AA warns that closed up vehicles can become "sweatboxes'' in a matter of minutes after a blistering weekend where the AA rescued three babies from locked vehicles.25 Nov 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Death traps' avoid Aussie banCars banned from Australian roads due to safety concerns are still rolling into NZ, despite experts calling for a halt - and the Government admitting it needs to change.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes clampdown on clampingThe Government is reviewing a voluntary code of conduct for wheel-clamping, which Labour and the Automobile Association want made mandatory, with a maximum $50 fee.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's choice: Tolls or taxesAucklanders can either introduce road tolls, or higher rates and fuel taxes to address the city's transport funding gap, a new high-level report shows.15 Jul 07:30 AM
CommoditiesPetrol price set to riseMotorists will face petrol price rises tomorrow, with a three cents a litre government tax increase, pushing total tax on petrol to about 42.7 per cent of the pump price.30 Jun 04:26 AM
LifestyleJust keep to the left, kidRight when teens drop their first kint about driving lessons is when parents should tidy up their own road skills notes Donna McIntyre.14 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandYoung driver pleads for fair goHope Appleton is pleading to be let off a curfew on restricted driving licence holders, rather than risk walking home alone from work after midnight.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandInsurer's shame over man's week of hellIt started with a letter, accusing him of something he didn't do. After a week of sleepless nights, stress and frustrating phone calls, William Girimonti was finally cleared.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A tax by any other name remains a taxWhen confronted by the proposals for what effectively amounts to extra taxes for Aucklanders, albeit phrased differently, Key remained wary, writes Claire Trevett.01 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGull's price falls below $1.95The price of petrol has dropped below $1.95 a litre - the cheapest it's been for more than two years.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAA defends hard line on driving testsThe AA has defended its hard line on driving tests as Wairarapa parents complain about young drivers failing their tests for what they claim are minor reasons.25 Apr 01:31 AM
New ZealandGull cuts 10c a litre but AA wants moreGull has slashed 10c a litre off the price of petrol for the remainder of Easter, putting pressure on the bigger fuel companies.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland gridlock: Commuters' solutionsFrustrated commuters are calling for a change in retail working hours after a motorway crash caused gridlock across Auckland.08 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandHow one crash caused gridlock chaosInner-city Auckland traffic was brought to a virtual standstill after a motorway crash - gridlock that the Automobile Association described as the worst it had seen.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriveway death 'a complete tragedy'The unusual death of a 10-month-old boy who was run over by a trailer has prompted a coroner to renew calls for vigilance around driveways.14 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandTourists put road risks in spotlightOverseas drivers were involved in more than 400 crashes on New Zealand roads last year, and failure to keep left, poor handling and fatigue the leading causes of deadly crashes.02 Jan 04:30 PM
