New ZealandHealth and safety concerns as picnics spring up in CBD car parksWellington City Council is worried they could fall into a lane of traffic and get hit.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice impound 759 vehicles in a year in Hawke's BayLast year, Hawke's Bay Police impounded 759 vehicles and approved 262 for disposal.11 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea over Gibbston crash fatalityCecile Riviere was on the wrong side of the road when her van hit a ute head-on.10 Jan 05:44 PM
New Zealand'They are grieving': Crash survivor speaks to killed driver's familyDan Woolley said he has no hard feelings against the driver who came hurtling towards him.10 Jan 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Drivers of road safetyOPINION: Letters on Covid escapes, Novak Djokovic, returnees, space and roads.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPost holiday traffic: Police plea for drivers to be safe on roadsAs holidaymakers return to the cities, police urge caution.09 Jan 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Slow down': Fatal Christmas Eve crash survivor shares harrowing detailsWatch: Daniel Woolley is urging drivers to slow down after a crash that changed his life.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: To make city streets safer, we need to make it harder to driveWhat makes driving safer? Making city streets safer helps a lot. A Herald summer series.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEvergreen: The death toll on New Zealand roadsA look at the stark death toll on New Zealand roads over the years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Our worst nightmare': Single mum of six killed on Christmas DayThe pedestrian killed on Christmas Day in Auckland was mum of six Charlotte Tyrrell, 2805 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up finesHow many of us aren't paying our fines?05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The cheaper, lifesaving alternative to building more motorwaysWhat makes driving safer? Some changes to open roads help a lot. A Herald summer series.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous' holiday road toll the highest in five years, 'basic' mistakes often to blameSeatbelts, speeding, cellphones and alcohol are still the biggest common factors.04 Jan 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Napier-Taupō Rd's near-perfect year now an awkward reality for Waka KotahiThe speed limit is being lowered to get deaths down to zero. But policing already did it.04 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal Waikato crash: Car in flames after powerlines downedDawson Rd in Taupiri is still blocked while police make inquiries into the person's death.04 Jan 08:51 AM
New ZealandOmaha tragedy: Haka planned at funeral to farewell teenThe school haka will be performed as part of the service by Grammar boys attending.04 Jan 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFight for SH5: Challenge of Napier-Taupō speed limit change set to hit the roadThe pace is gathering speed as a community reacts to plans to lower SH5's speed limit.04 Jan 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What matters most - better drivers or slower speeds?What makes driving safer? The faster you go, the bigger the mess. A Herald summer series.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday trafficAA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.03 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks outTony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Holiday traffic snarled, SH1 closed, deaths add to road tollThe holiday road toll now stands at 12.01 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Dangerous' bikers swarm central Auckland, damage police patrol carThe stunts were considered so dangerous the police chose not to intervene.31 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion building as police urge motorists to put safety firstWaka Kotahi suggests alternate route as congestion clogs SH1 heading north.30 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Countdown Te AtatūEmergency services rushed to Countdown Te Atatū Thursday morning after a woman was pinned to the wall by a car. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in Albany motorbike crashThe death has not yet been added to the holiday period road toll of six.28 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandFour Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driverPolice have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic start to holiday road period': Five dead since FridayFive people have died on the roads since Friday.25 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds beachside town's new wavy zebra crossingThe arty zebra crossing has caused a stir in the district and will be removed.22 Dec 10:49 PM
New Zealand'My heart crushed': Family of cyclist killed by fleeing driver confront convict at sentencingJamie Jameson died two years ago this month. The man who hit him has been sent to prison.22 Dec 01:17 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over Maserati hit-and-runPolice said it was "lucky" the crash did not cause a fatality.21 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandDrivers beware: Speed limit for Napier-Taupō road cut to 80km/hThe highway's claimed 25 lives in 12 years.16 Dec 11:07 PM
Travel10 tips to get your car 'roadtrip ready' this summerDon't hit the road this summer without checking these 10 things.03 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay roadworker injured after truck and trailer jack-knifes into temporary traffic lights"The truck did not stop in time, and jack-knifed as it approached the lights."01 Dec 02:41 AM
New Zealand'The message isn't getting through': Police to target drink drivers in Wellington region over weekend So far this year 289 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads.25 Nov 10:37 PM
