New ZealandThe social cost of cycle crashesA study for Auckland Transport has calculated the "social cost" of cycle crashes for the region's biking routes.15 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandCar smashes into McDonald'sA car has crashed into a McDonald's restaurant in Wairau Valley in Auckland. The 65-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries but was not taken to hospital.10 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandSeven hurt as van crashes south of HastingsSeven people were taken to hospital with broken bones, cuts and abrasions after the van they were in crashed into a drain yesterday afternoon.09 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandBoy run over by reversing carThe parents of a 3-year-old boy who was hit by a reversing car at a Raglan boat ramp this morning have praised the quick response of members of the public.09 Jan 03:50 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclists died while fleeing policeA split-second decision to accelerate away from a parked police car caused the motorcycle deaths of two men south of Wellsford, a coroner has found.09 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash not wearing helmetA 20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Ruawai last night was not wearing a helmet.08 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandUnborn baby case: Man pleads not guiltyA Wellington man has pleaded not guilty to careless driving over a car crash which killed his partner's unborn child.08 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandGerman tourists critically hurt in Cromwell Gorge crashTwo male German tourists working in New Zealand were critically hurt in a crash in the Cromwell Gorge last night.08 Jan 06:11 PM
New ZealandCrash kills unborn child, man chargedA man has been charged over a car crash in Wellington which killed a woman's unborn child.07 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandFrench driver: I was following French road rulesA French tourist who allegedly attempted to blame police after being accused of drink-driving on January 1 has been remanded without plea until January 28.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrash backs up Northwestern motorway trafficTraffic is backed up on Auckland’s Northwestern motorway after a collision between a truck and a car.06 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandCar ploughs into historic hotelAn out-of-control car came close to demolishing one of Northland's oldest hotels when it skittled all but two of the pillars holding up its first floor verandah.06 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionEnforceable quad bike law neededFrom time to time, there is an eruption of concern about the dangers posed by quad bikes.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKilled cyclist namedWellington police have released the name of the cyclist who was killed when he was struck by a car on Ohariu Valley Road yesterday.06 Jan 08:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crashOne woman is dead after a car she was a passenger in left the road and crashed into a tree this afternoon.05 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandCyclist killed in crashA cyclist has died after colliding with a car near Wellington this morning. Police are at the scene and it is expected the road may be closed for several hours.04 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandStill haunted by husband's deathDebbie Armstrong is still haunted by the memory of watching her husband die, but she has managed to carry on.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen in custody after police chase in NapierA 17-year-old was in police custody last night after a car sought since a mid-afternoon chase stretching more than 15km crashed in a narrow suburban Napier street.02 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandRecord low holiday road tollA record low holiday road toll has been welcomed but more efforts are needed to continue to improve road safety, say police.02 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'I lost the love of my life'Kirsten Steinke has been able to welcome in the new year at her parent's home, three months after a collision claimed the life of her newlywed husband.02 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandDownward trend continues on road tollLast year New Zealand recorded its second lowest road toll in 50 years, with the deaths of young people significantly stemmed, police say.01 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandAnnual road toll draws to a closeThe road toll for the year stands at 318 - more than 40 higher than the 2011 tally.31 Dec 05:59 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised after SH1 crashTwo people were taken to Whangarei Hospital by ambulance following a road crash on State Highway 1 this morning.30 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandCounties Manukau truck crash cuts powerA truck driver's come away from a crash in Counties Manukau unscathed.30 Dec 06:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Otago crashPolice are reminding drivers to refrain from driving if they have been drinking and drive within the speed limits after a 22-year-old man was killed last night on the roads.28 Dec 06:14 PM
New ZealandSeven injured in three road crashesA 23-year-old man from North Canterbury is in a critical condition after being thrown from his vehicle when it crashed into a pole. The accident happened in Harwarden, near Lake Sumner Forest Park, just after midnight on Thursday.28 Dec 04:30 PM
