New ZealandPolice confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crashA friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.20 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandJohn MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of differenceOPINION: What is the price of seven lives?20 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandDriver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expertFatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.19 Jun 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeralShaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.19 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 20 June, 2022 Picton crash tragedy, BB guns send mall into lockdown and time to say goodbye to pre-departure Covid testing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jun 07:27 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in truck crash south of AucklandA person died at scene of the crash19 Jun 07:14 PM
New ZealandAll Black sidesteps charge on technicality after 'extremely excessive' speedDalton Papalii was accused of driving at dangerously high speeds on an Auckland motorway.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'I will kill you': SUV driver who ran over fleeing pedestrian jailedAuthorities said Clive Vakalahi dragged his victim over 100 metres underneath his Nissan.08 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car crashes into riverTwo people were initially trapped in the car.05 Jun 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driverReformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday traffic: Delays after crashes on Auckland motorwaysNZTA has predicted the likely traffic hot spots based on previous years' data.03 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandFake cop pulls over motorists, gives road safety adviceA man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.02 Jun 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crashUK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.30 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandAre vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather's grief as officials fail to act after teen cyclist son's deathIf the carparks were removed, his son might still be alive, father believes.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roadsAA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It just wrecked me': Policewoman killed by truck - dad speaks as driver jailedPolice officer Naomi McRae was killed by a 16-ton truck on her way to work.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: We already know phones are a menace on the roadsA six-month trial costing $380,000 is pointless, writes John MacDonald.24 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: Waka Kotahi starts watching mobile phone use and seat belt wearingThere’s a new type of safety camera in town and it’s not looking at your speed, but rather whether you're on the phone and wearing your seat belt. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 May 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandData prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highwayThe new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFatal 'microsleep': Teen's night-long drive that ended in tragedyTired teenage driver had been drifting in his lane before head-on crash killed two.23 May 04:28 PM
New ZealandDeadly distraction: New cameras to monitor motorists' mobile phone and seatbelt use starts todayTrial will operate across two Auckland state highways and one local road.23 May 04:21 PM
New ZealandNorthwestern Motorway crash: Southbound lanes reopen after accident leaves person trappedThe scene of the three-vehicle crash has been cleared.22 May 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Significant traffic delays' after fatal crash at Wellington's Ngauranga GorgeEmergency crews and police are at the scene of the serious crash in Wellington.19 May 07:24 PM
New ZealandLife-altering injuries caused by meter reader's split second errorDriver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.17 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead on Auckland road, identity unknownPolice were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.14 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandWellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossingAirport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.12 May 11:57 PM
WorldMotorway tragedy: Dad dies retrieving child's favourite toyThe "loving and dedicated" father and husband was pronounced dead at the scene.11 May 09:51 PM
New ZealandMan found dead on rural road after midnightPolice were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.07 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in hospital after motorcycle crashThe woman was airlifted to hospital after the crash.07 May 07:16 PM
New ZealandFocus: New Auckland parking proposals cause business uproar while others push for alternativesNew Auckland Transport parking proposals have caused an uproar while confidence remains more Aucklanders will ditch their cars for bikes and buses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, one badly hurt in crashThe crash happened on River Road in Fairfield.27 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police respond to horror road toll over ANZAC weekendAssistant Police Commissioner Bruce O'Brien responds to the harrowing road death toll, just months after the launch of the Road to Zero campaign. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 26 April, 2022 Ports rocked by another death, calls for change after grim weekend road toll and Kiwis flock to London in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Apr 07:34 PM
