New ZealandBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDriverless taxi pulled over in US after illegal U-turnSan Bruno officers said it was the first time they tried to stop a robotaxi.29 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandConcerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposedNearly one in four young drivers admits to scrolling social media while behind the wheel.25 Sep 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandCrash involving police car closes Auckland CBD road, one seriously injuredOne person is in a serious condition and a car is completely crumpled following a crash on Victoria St just after 5.30 this morning, Katie Oliver reports. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 08:41 PM
New Zealand'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six monthsThe crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Nut jobs at AT': Marketer blasts speed humps in suburb, transport agency says developer responsibleA cyclist says he counted 87 humps on a 3.2km loop and gave up on plans to buy there.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ. 22 Sep 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSo a bear walks into a New Jersey store ...New York Times: Police say the 79kg female black bear scratched a 90-year-old shopper.19 Sep 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Friends going to Rhythm & Vines killed, hit by car while fighting on dark road Jardon Te Hau and Waylon Uatuku died within hours of each other. 17 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police car nearly collides with vehicle at Manurewa roundaboutNZTA rules state drivers entering a roundabout must give way to vehicles from the right.17 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldMarried At First Sight contestant Lachlan Rofe dies aged 47Emergency services found Rofe unresponsive at a home on Old Razorback Rd.11 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandBluff Highway closed, serious injuries after two-vehicle crash near InvercargillThe two-car crash happened at the intersection with Kew Rd around 6am.10 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandWinery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crashDaniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.10 Sep 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' womanMartje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.10 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal to drivers seen moments before fatal Dunedin crashPolice want to speak to the driver of a white van with black and white chevron stripes.09 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand'I'm a very responsible driver': Seymour on motorway video backlashThe 'safest' response to an erratic driver is to 'get quickly past them', says Deputy PM.06 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldBus plunges 300m in Sri Lanka, killing 15 touristsThe bus hit another vehicle before crashing through guardrails on a mountain road in Ella.05 Sep 05:47 AM
New ZealandRissington Bridge build to begin in post-cyclone milestoneThe new bridge, 78.3m long and 8.2m wide, will replace one of 19 destroyed by Gabrielle.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandTrail biker admits dangerous riding after being caught on CCTVA 20-year-old has been arrested and charged.03 Sep 12:02 AM
World'Bombarded with wizards': Residents react to Harry Potter filmingResidents fear being inundated with fans after filming began on new series.31 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
New ZealandPolice operation in Manawatū sees arrests, cars impounded overnightPolice issued 58 infringements and breath-tested 250 drivers.31 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The war on pedestriansOPINION: Court says no to Auckland Transport's attempts to calm traffic in seaside suburb.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoat launch mishap leaves ute, boat submerged in Auckland harbourThe man was testing the boat with the intent of buying it.25 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Yes!': Why a reckless trail bike rider did a happy dance in courtDouglas Rota, 29, has been sentenced for reckless driving, fleeing police and shoplifting.25 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crashVandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash. 22 Aug 11:00 PM
WorldMultiple people dead, others injured after tour bus crash in New York stateThe tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFPWatch22 Aug 08:00 PM