New ZealandBackdown on bus lanesAuckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil backtracks on bus lane enforcementAfter a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.02 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen doing 177km/h stuns policeA drunk teenager on his restricted licence stunned police after he was caught doing 177km/h and carrying six passengers on Auckland's northern motorway on Saturday night.01 Sep 12:02 AM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> It's not how big mate, it's how you use itEric Thompson writes that testosterone level has a direct bearing on driving skill - it seems to make it worse.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRugby player's reckless driveThe dangerous combination of a weekend of drinking and a sleeping pill resulted in Jarrad Hoeata going on a reckless drive that ended when motorists blocked him off the road.17 Aug 03:53 AM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i>Drivers can learn plenty by observing others12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBig majority for lower alcohol limitAlmost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: I'd only have one wineJohn Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.02 Aug 07:06 AM
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
