New ZealandNearly half of road deaths involve drugs, alcoholAn ESR report that shows 48 per cent of road deaths over five years involved drugs or alcohol is a 'wake up call'.31 Jul 10:54 PM
New ZealandPolice breached policy in fatal pursuit - IPCAPolice made errors of judgment in a high-speed pursuit that ended with teen's death, the IPCA finds.26 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandIPCA report into police pursuit death set for releaseAn independent report into the death of a Rotorua teen in 2007 is set to make a number of recommendations.26 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandLong-board 'idiot' hurtles down Bombay HillsA long-board rider who overtook a truck at up to 100km/h on the Bombay Hills has been labelled stupid and idiotic.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive blitz 'rehearsal for World Cup'Over 12,000 drivers were breath tested in Auckland this weekend in a "dress-rehearsal" for next year's Rugby World Cup.10 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand30 boyracers arrested in ChristchurchChristchurch police have arrested 30 boyracers who were part of a large disorderly gathering in the north of the city.09 Jul 07:24 PM
New ZealandMotorist admits reading text before fatal crashA driver today admitted running into a 93-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing while distracted by a text message.05 Jul 11:28 PM
OpinionWhat are your biggest frustrations with Kiwi drivers?Selfish drivers with a "me first" attitude are the top frustration for Kiwi motorists, an AA Insurance survey finds. </b> nzherald.co.nz readers respond. </b>15 Jun 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Zero-tolerance' policy to be evaluatedPolice will evaluate the weekend's "zero-tolerance" trial policy on speed before deciding to extend it or apply it again.07 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandLong weekend toll lowest in 50 yearsPolice are praising motorists for their "slow and careful" driving over the long weekend, which looked set to be the lowest Queen's Birthday road toll in 50 years.07 Jun 04:00 PM
