PremiumPremiumOpinionDylan Thomsen: Youth road deaths call for bolder licence changesOPINION: Ninety under-25s die yearly in crashes; 600 are seriously injured.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another injured in Waikato crashThe single-vehicle crash happened near Te Mata.23 Aug 08:36 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
WorldFive dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in New York StateIt's believed the driver became distracted, lost control and over-corrected.23 Aug 12:04 AM
New Zealand'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crashVandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash. 22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into shops at MindenThe vehicle ended up inside the Bottle Craft store.Watch22 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldWatch: Driver flips car on to roof in carpark of Sydney shopping centreThe driver and his passenger were taken to hospital following the incident.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Completely needless' death: Court sees CCTV footage of fatal incidentCCTV showed Richard Martin being struck by a car on Arawa St.20 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in two-vehicle crash south of Dunedin The accident happened on SH1 at the Allanton-Waihola Rd around 1am.19 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandBus collides with two cars outside high schoolThe incident, which unfolded as students were finishing school, left many shocked.18 Aug 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash weighs on election candidate'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'17 Aug 09:05 PM
PoliticsSeymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rulesThe Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Wellington'One wrong decision ruins lives': Rescuer describes chilling aftermath of fatal crashThe crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd about 5.25pm.16 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandMotorbike crash causes major delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway during morning rushSouthbound lanes were blocked, causing delays from Onehunga to Waterview.14 Aug 08:56 PM
New ZealandPolice name 'treasured Mema' as Desert Rd crash victimThe two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7.12 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandCyclist in critical condition after Tāmaki Drive accidentEmergency services were called about 3pm – no other vehicles were involved.12 Aug 04:02 AM
AucklandMotorist dies after crash that blocked Auckland’s Southern Motorway for hoursA man was pronounced deceased at the scene, say police.12 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
AucklandElderly woman who died after being hit by bus named The woman in her 80s died after being taken to hospital with critical injuries. 11 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandHayden Wilde wins T100 race in stunning comeback after being hit by truckHe won the London race three months after being injured and hospitalised in Japan.11 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.10 Aug 09:15 AM
New ZealandCars crashing off ‘extremely icy' roads a sign of a chilly week ahead for NZThere are no indications of any injuries. However, the road is currently 'extremely icy'.10 Aug 09:13 AM
New Zealand'Serious to critical' injuries after crash near Whatawhata closes SH23One person in a serious condition and two in moderate condition were taken to hospital.08 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandCrashes snarl Auckland motorways as heavy rain strikes at rush hour A band of rain is moving over Auckland, making driving conditions poor.07 Aug 08:25 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
New Zealand'A fire that made you believe in goodness': Crash victim remembered for 'elegance'Joni Tuhakaraina, 53, died a day after celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary.07 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured as car crashes down gully on Napier’s Bluff HillTwo people have been taken to hospital after a car plunged down a bank near the lookout.06 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandDashcam footage captures wrong-way driver on Waikato Expressway off-rampA confused driver attempts to enter Waikato Expressway from an exit-ramp, forcing motorists to stop.Watch05 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
