New Zealand'Broken our hearts': Young driver sentenced after Ponsonby Rd deathSpooner died in hospital after being struck by a car as he crossed the road in May 2020.31 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Motorway madness - car heads wrong way on highway blind corner'I do hope the other motorists avoided this idiot.'31 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Waikato motorcycle crashThe road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.30 Jan 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSafer roads: 10 things we know (but keep arguing about anyway)We know how to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Why aren't we doing it?28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Wood: We should not accept any road deathsOPINION: Minister of Transport on reducing deaths through the Road to Zero.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking motorway crash, police slam lack of 'respect'Dashcam footage captures the moment a driver slammed into barriers.20 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandTruck slams into Titirangi houses, trapped driver seriously injuredThe driver was trapped in the wreckage.18 Jan 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Worst I've ever seen': One dead, four injured after serious crash between Puhoi and WarkworthLong delays after the fatal crash.14 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandDriven mad: Anger over lower speed limits'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.13 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandRoading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways13 Jan 04:00 PM
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 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
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
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
