New Zealand127km/h and 'wanted to go faster'A learner driver carrying a passenger was driving more than double the posted speed limit in wet conditions when he was pulled over by police.28 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandUrine trouble: Tourists bustedTwo tourists photographed urinating out of a moving rental car on a state highway were met by police today when they returned their vehicle.19 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandPolice condemn peeing passengersPolice say actions of two men who were photographed urinating out the windows of a car driving on a Southland highway "irresponsible" and "extremely dangerous".18 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandCar 'explodes' in fatal crashA person died late last night in a collision between a truck and a car in the Waikato.17 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies after being struck by trainPolice say the accident happened at the Fendalton Road crossing in Christchurch, shortly after 8am. Senior sergeant Anton ten Hove confirmed the deceased is an adult male. He is yet to be identified.Watch10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLong weekend road toll rises to fiveMotorists not driving to conditions - and impatience - appear to be the themes of crashes which have killed five people so far this long weekend.07 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman drink driving with two kids in carA woman with two children in her car was caught driving almost four times over the legal breath alcohol limit.05 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run driver caught on cameraWATCH: An Auckland man has footage of a driver who damaged his motorcycle in a hit-and-run incident - and he wants your help to identify him.04 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandTourist charged after head-on crashA tourist driver is facing two charges of careless driving causing injury after a head-on crash near Queenstown.02 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Abide by road code pleaseTo those that park on the yellow lines at and around Judges Bay Rd, please learn the road code and abide by it.02 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoy on quad bike hit by car in Te KahaHe received abdominal injuries and was flown with his mother to Tauranga hospital in a "moderate" condition.29 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandHoliday exodus: How to beat the jamsHolidaymakers are set to clog up the roads.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBarney Irvine: Time to listen to the public on red light runningIn an already congested city, red light runners add needless delay to our intersections, forcing other drivers to wait and check before accelerating once lights turn green, writes Barney Irvine.28 Jan 12:22 AM
WorldWomen drivers more likely to 'zone out'Female drivers are more likely than men to suffer memory blanks behind the wheel and are more susceptible to allowing their minds to wander, a study has found.27 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bike signs a successWould you be able to tell me the meaning of a bicycle sign I have seen on Pt Chevalier Rd?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of the stop-go worker?Successful trial on new one-man system could see single operator controlling traffic.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad warrior vs police officerWATCH: Police have praised the calm response of an officer who was confronted by a driver accusing him of cutting him off.25 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandRed-light cameras on drivers' wish listSnapped and fined for driving through a red light? Yes please, say an overwhelming majority of motorists in our biggest city.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner doles out $289k in ticketsThe Super City has a super parking warden who issued nearly double the value in tickets than the next best warden in the last financial year.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Idiota' caught doing 177km/hA speeding driver branded an 'idiota' by police has used the excuse of being "young and dumb".17 Jan 05:35 PM
New ZealandNabbed... as quick as a flash and a flashAn Auckland motorist was stunned to open his mail and find a speed camera had pinged him twice for the same offence.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily fly bus crash victim home to ChinaThe man was one of 16 people injured -- two of them critically -- in the accident on New Year's Eve.13 Jan 08:18 AM
New ZealandPolice stand by fine to bloggerA popular YouTube blogger was snapped doing 141km/h and fined $400 by police.13 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandNew limits net 8000 driversMore than 8000 drink-drivers were caught in the first year of New Zealand's lower alcohol law - and issued fines totalling more than $1.6 million.09 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: New year off to bad start on the roadsWhen the Christmas-New Year period ended for accident statistics on Tuesday morning, 12 more people had died on the roads.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop speed traps net $25 million in finesNew Zealand's top 20 speed traps have been revealed.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCop sees speeder's kids home safelyAn Auckland cop used his own children's car seats to make sure two unrestrained youngsters got home safe and sound.29 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandTourist caught driving at 180km/hA tourist caught driving at breakneck speeds in the Waikato area claims he thought he was doing 80km/h.29 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandOne killed in Christmas Day crashA Christmas Day crash in Northland has brought the holiday road toll to one, dashing hopes for zero fatalities.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrash figures link drop in speeds to lives savedCrash data from a notorious piece of road popular with Auckland holidaymakers could hold clues on how to lower New Zealand's road toll.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree road deaths but message the sameWATCH: The grieving mother, the lucky survivor, the road safety chief.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge holidaymakers to be carefulPolice are urging motorists to practise safe-driving procedures in a bid to keep down the number of crashes, injuries and deaths.18 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandTruckie drives for 27 hours non-stopThe man has been disqualified from driving for two months and ordered to do 120 hours of community work.16 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandBrave boy made his voice heardIt's an experience that can cause many top public servants a touch of dread - and hours in PR-coached preparation.14 Dec 04:00 PM
