World'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/hThe 17-year-old had only held his provisional licence (P-plates) for two months. Video / Queensland PoliceWatch05 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Tasman districtPolice were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.04 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandSpeed camera vandalised after another chopped down in North AucklandNZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Christchurch‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crashConnor Cossey, 22, died in a single-vehicle crash at Rolleston on January 5.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after breakCo-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.03 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Will unemployment rates change? Fears regarding changes to licensing system and major data breach at Mange My Health. Video / NZHWatch03 Feb 06:04 PM
WorldChina bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policyThe design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldHow a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epicHe then ran 2km along the beach to reach a phone and call for help.03 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandHow new licence rules could reshape young Kiwis' driving cultureThe AA says 60 hours of supervised driving can cut young driver crashes by up to 20%.03 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment confirms raft of changes to NZ driver licence testsKiwis will no longer need to undergo a practical test to attain their full licence. 02 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist critically injured in SH3 crash near RātanaThere are no detours and motorists face significant delays on State Highway 3.31 Jan 04:16 AM
New Zealand'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver“Knowing our baby was taken from someone else’s hands is the hardest feeling ever.”30 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandRideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trialOtago and Harvard Law School graduate Mitch East had only recently moved to Sydney. 30 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSafest vehicles of 2025 revealedTesla & MG each feature twice on the list.Watch25 Jan 08:18 PM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
WorldManhunt continues for alleged NSW shooter after three people killedPolice say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.23 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldSydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three daysSharkSmart has closed Point Plomer beach after multiple bull shark sightings.20 Jan 02:42 AM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandSeven-year-old driver crashes van on West CoastA nine-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time. 14 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Aggressive' overtaking driver almost causes head-on crash - then flips the birdThe frightening display was clearly captured on a bus driver's dashcam.11 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near missThe driver of a 4WD gave fellow motorists the finger when they objected the highly dangerous manoeuvre near Omarama. Video / SuppliedWatch11 Jan 06:59 AM
New ZealandThree injured after tractor and car collide in Hawke's BayAuthorities were alerted to the crash shortly before 10am. 09 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch02 Jan 12:34 AM
New Zealand2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving lawsNationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorialsThe reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.31 Dec 10:00 PM
