New Zealand‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crashDevastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".14 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly steals car, crashes it on busy Christchurch roadPolice spiked the car on Bealey Ave before it crashed. The woman is in hospital.14 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandOne dead after single-vehicle crash near WairoaThere are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.12 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after crash near FeildingPolice located the deceased at the scene.11 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck hits pedestrian in WhanganuiEmergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today. 11 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Would have been gone’: Car carrying three children just inches away from tragedy Man had three children in the back when he came face to face with potential tragedy.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entranceThe water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am. 09 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDelays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in TasmanMotorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.07 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of rural Auckland crash was baby, police revealThe crash happened near intersection of Walters and Blackbridge Rds on Saturday. 06 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep southIt will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.05 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandPolice hit by 'out of control vehicle' near WhangāreiEarly indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden JamesonWatch04 Jan 09:10 PM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transportA Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials investigate cause of Air crash and road toll lowest in a decade | NZ Herald News UpdateExperts question bird strike theory as cause of deadly Jeju Air flight and the annual road toll could be the lowest recorded in 10 years.Watch29 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand‘Our best year on the roads in a century’: Road toll falls below 300 for the first time in a decade"Have we seen people starting to make safer choices when they’re driving?"29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Common sense needed over use of police resourcesOPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled inPolice target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel news'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itineraryDozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.28 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampageThe driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.27 Dec 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scootersOPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor conditionGisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.25 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland road rage incident on Christmas DayDangerous driving and bottle throwing led to a road rage confrontation in Flat Bush, Auckland on Christmas Day. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandThis speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six monthsThe three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.25 Dec 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crashPolice have advice for people who come across a crash scene.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar speeds through red light in OnehungaOther cars at the intersection only just stopped in time to get out of the way. Video / Jared GibbsWatch24 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'Absolutely reeks': Waikato hit by 'horrendous' stench after giant offal spill on SH3Motorists are advised to take care around the area.21 Dec 06:51 AM
