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
Opinion<i>Howard Broad:</i> Faulty perceptions cloud issue of police pursuitsFleeing from police brings little chance of escape but a much higher chance of further charges.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> No happy ending for fleeing foolsWhat a great incentive to stop when the police ask you, because if you don't you might die as a result of your own stupidity.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatchdog renews call for rethink on police pursuit policyThe head of the police watchdog body is again calling for a rethink on pursuit policy after two more deaths from high-speed smashes.06 Dec 04:30 PM
