New Zealand'Ghost bikes' grim reminder of deathsMotorists impatient with cyclists should watch out for a ghostly spectre as they drive past the scene of a fatal bike crash.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCampground cliff plunge victim namedPolice have named the 19-year-old who died when he was thrown out of a car as it plunged 25 metres down a cliff at the Pinewoods Motor Park in Red Beach, north of Auckland, early this morning.05 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandFleeing teen made 'fatal decision'The death of a 15-year-old driver who fled from police this morning was 'completely avoidable', say police. Timoti Mohi was driving a stolen car when he failed to stop for police and drove off at speeds of up to 180km/h.05 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandCliff plunge victim thrown from carCampers at a coastal campground north of Auckland are in shock after a teenager was thrown out of a car as it plunged 25 metres down a cliff at the campground early this morning. 04 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandNo rise in road toll but no cause to celebrateAlcohol and speed contributed to more than half the 13 deaths on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.04 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandDeath after police pursuitThe holiday road toll stands at 13, the same as last year, following two fatal crashes in Auckland overnight.04 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandMedical condition may have caused crashAn elderly man is dead after his car swerved into a park van in Papakura, south of Auckland - but he may not be added to the holiday road toll, which now stands at 11.04 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandSpeeding cop claims he was workingSuperintendent Ted Cox was ticketed after he was clocked driving at 120km/h on Auckland's Southern Motorway, during a crackdown meant to cut the number of road deaths caused by speeding.02 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandMotorbike crash brings toll to nineThe holiday road toll has risen to nine following a crash involving two motorcycles on the Coromandel peninsula this afternoon.02 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandPM's posers stall alcohol cutsTransport Minister Steven Joyce ignored expert advice to cut the drink-drive limit and save lives after pointed questions from John Key's office suggesting there might be a public backlash, new papers reveal.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand174km/h to avoid being late for lunchA young man speeding at 174 km/h because he was 'late for lunch' is one example of some appalling driving in the holiday break.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGood start to holiday period on the roadDrivers appear to be taking more care on the roads over the Christmas period, with police noting a reduction in road crashes this year.28 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandHe was going to cook his family Christmas dinnerThe family of a father-of-two hit by a car yesterday are grieving for 'a wonderful family man'.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCount to 100, impatient drivers toldPolice have urged motorists travelling north from Wellington to exercise patience in 'extremely heavy' traffic today. Two people have so far been killed on NZ's roads since the official start of the holiday road toll period.24 Dec 11:41 PM
New Zealand1000 fatal crashes, 1 warningOne of NZ's most experienced road policing officers has resigned, saying the job is taking too great a toll on his health.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe fair copThe festive season is a time of excess. But as the country’s top traffic officer Paula Rose tells Alan Perrott, there is little cheer in counting its cost.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink and drugs deadly mixThe Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign, championing a lowering of the drink-drive limits and moderation from drivers, doesn't have universal backing. Rachael Ford from the Candor Trust explains her organisation's views.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over cyclists' deathsThe driver of a car that collided with a group of cyclists, killing three, has admitted causing their deaths.14 Dec 09:14 PM
