New ZealandVictim's plea for tougher car hire rulesA survivor of a crash in the Lindis Pass that claimed two lives, caused by an inexperienced driver, wants to see rental car companies imposing tougher controls on who it hires vehicles to.20 Mar 08:41 PM
LifestyleCoffee can reduce car crash risk - researchDrinking caffeinated drinks like coffee significantly protects against crash risk for long-distance commercial drivers, new research suggests.20 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandCar blocking traffic on southern motorwayThere have been problems for Auckland commuters on the southern motorway this morning.20 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandInjured bus driver saves studentsA group of children say they are grateful to their elderly school bus driver who managed to pull over safely after he was hit by a metal pole that flew through the windscreen.20 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandLawyer pleads guilty over McVicar crashA prominent Hawke's Bay barrister has admitted crashing into a vehicle driven by Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesman Garth McVicar.19 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandCalls for lower speed limit in Chch inner cityA transport expert wants lower speed limits put in place for Christchurch's new inner city.18 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandSinging - and sliding - in the rainLong-awaited rainfall provided some respite for farmers but created trouble for drivers who were not used to the wet conditions.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclist struck and killed by truckA cyclist has been struck and killed by a truck near Taupo.17 Mar 04:52 AM
New ZealandMetal chunk removed from campervan crash victimFirefighters had to pull a chunk of metal wedged into a man's leg in order to remove him from a wrecked campervan north of Auckland yesterday.17 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by truckAn 18-year-old man is in Christchurch Hospital after being hit by a truck in Kaikoura this morning.17 Mar 02:31 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Save tirade for the drunk driverThe father of a 15-year-old injured in a car accident in the early hours of last Sunday has lashed out at emergency services staff, accusing them of teenage accident fatigue.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriver critical after crashA man is in critical condition after his campervan collided with a trailer on a bridge north of Auckland this afternoon. Both lanes remain closed to traffic.16 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Taupo crashA man is dead and two others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Taupo early this morning.15 Mar 06:37 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Mother clearedThe mother and cousin of two sisters killed in a Christmas Day car crash have been found not guilty of their manslaughter.15 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandBus hits cyclist in central WellingtonA cyclist was lucky to escape serious injury today after a collision with a bus in central Wellington.14 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandDriver in deadly crash alters pleaThe driver of a car which collided head-on with a ute on a Tauranga road, killing two teenage sisters, says the crash will stay with him for the rest of his life.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMother denies racing before fatal crashA mother accused of racing with two others moments before her daughters were killed in a crash has admitted she was speeding - but still denies being in a race.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad criticises teen crash fatigueThe father of a teen injured in an alcohol-fuelled crash has questioned his son's treatment and says emergency services are suffering "teenage accident fatigue".12 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandRush-hour car hits boy, 9A 9-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car overtaking on the inside of a queue of heavy traffic in South Auckland last night.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandArguing after crash 'distressing'A woman at the scene of a major car accident says arguing family members seemed more concerned about who was driving than attending to two dying teen sisters.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo charges yet after teen girls' crashA group of teen girls who allegedly caused mayhem at an Auckland cafe before crashing a stolen car in a police pursuit will be spoken to before charges are laid.11 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandTeen injured in crash during pursuit dischargedThe second of four teenage girls injured in a crash during a high-speed police pursuit in Auckland has been discharged from hospital.10 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandTeens flee from police in stolen carA 15-year-old driver reached speeds of 130km/h in a stolen car while fleeing from police in Tauranga overnight.09 Mar 08:02 PM
