New ZealandSeatbelts could've saved themThree American students killed when their van rolled near Turangi last year could be alive today if they had been wearing seatbelts, an inquest has heard.11 Jun 11:48 PM
New ZealandSurvivor keen on NZ returnA year after the Turangi crash that killed three US students, its most scarred survivor remains determined to return to thank those who saved her life.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCycle death toll: 'No magic bullet'Mandatory wearing of high-visibility clothing for cyclists would not reduce the death toll, an expert told a coroner today.11 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandTimaru car-crush victim namedPolice have named a Timaru man who was crushed to death by his car while trying to remove the oil filter.10 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandWoman critical after fall from carA 27-year-old woman is fighting for her life in Christchurch Hospital after falling from a moving vehicle early this morning.09 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandCrash victim swerved to avoid dogA man has been hospitalised with suspected spinal injuries after rolling his vehicle when swerving to avoid a dog.08 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandProvincial roads hold a deadly recordA Herald analysis of Transport Agency data collected from 67 districts has revealed the deadliest parts of the country in terms of personal risk to road users.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLong and winding road cause for anxietyCharlotte Christie fears driving along the winding Gisborne-to-Wairoa road after writing off her car in a pile-up on a blind bend in which another motorist lost an arm.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHubbard crash trial adjournedThe trial of a man over the death of Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard in a car crash has been adjourned until July 19.05 Jun 07:55 AM
New ZealandLane blocked after truck and trailer roll in WaikatoA truck and trailer rolled in Waikato overnight but the driver was not injured.05 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandMum asked to pay after son hit by carThe mother of a 12-year-old boy hit by a car as he walked home from school is being chased for damages by the driver's insurance company.04 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHubbard's wife blamed for crashAllan Hubbard died in a head-on car crash caused by his elderly wife, not by the other driver accused of careless driving causing his death, a court has been told.04 Jun 04:59 AM
New ZealandLucky driver survives crashA Kawakawa man is lucky to be alive after a spectacular crash in which his ute shot off a bridge, Dukes of Hazzard style, and landed on the far side of a river.04 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday road toll: ZeroFor the first time since records began there has not been a single road death during the Queen's Birthday weekend, and police say it is a "very positive" result.03 Jun 11:44 PM
New ZealandRoad toll: Police eye zeroPolice were tonight hoping for the first-ever Queen's Birthday weekend without a single road death.03 Jun 07:47 AM
New ZealandPolice warn of high-risk driving todayPolice are urging motorists to drive to the conditions after a fatality-free start to Queen's Birthday Weekend.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWind blows biker off roadA motorcyclist has been blown off the road as strong winds hinder traffic in the South Island this morning.01 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandSeven injured in three-car collisionSeven people have been injured in a three-car collision in Auckland this afternoon.01 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandMother of dead girls forgives killer driverThe mother of two teenage sisters killed in a Christmas Day 2011 crash near Tauranga says she has forgiven the man responsible for their deaths.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCrash clogs weekend city exitIt was a messy start to the long weekend for thousands of Aucklanders yesterday when a car crash closed part of the Southern Motorway, just before the official Queen's Birthday holiday period began.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice brace for notorious long weekendFive people have died in crashes on the country's roads already this week, as police brace for Queen's Birthday weekend - a notorious period for road fatalities.31 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandDriver jailed for fatal Christmas crashThe driver of a vehicle that crashed near Tauranga on Christmas Day 2011, killing two children, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.30 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandWoman charged over death of teen in crashA woman has been charged for driving drunk and causing the death of 17-year-old Shayna Kumitau in February.30 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandWorst holiday black spots revealedThe parts of the country which become more dangerous to travel through during Queen's Birthday weekend have been revealed in a police bid to cut the holiday road toll.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaori elders bless scene of fatal crashMaori elders blessed the scene of a fatal car crash in South Wairarapa this morning where the body of the 17-year-old crash victim lay covered on the road.30 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandTrucking industry safety needs improvementIndustry groups accept more needs to be done to improve trucking safety after two fatal crashes in the 8 days since a campaign was launched to reduce fatal accidents.29 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice warning as three die in crashesPolice are urging motorists to drive to the conditions after three people died on New Zealand's roads within 11 hours in separate crashes.29 May 10:45 PM
EntertainmentGeorge Michael released from hospitalBritish pop singer George Michael has been discharged from hospital after he was injured in a motorway car accident, a statement on his website says.29 May 08:57 PM
