New ZealandBest friends killed in Coromandel crashTwo life-long friends who shared a "perfect" bond had been on the summer road-trip of their lives before they were killed in a crash.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother pays tribute to crash victimThe mother of one of the women who died in a two-car crash near Thames yesterday has paid tribute to her daughter.17 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandWhangarei crash victim namedA 55-year-old Whangarei woman who was killed in a crash in south Taranaki yesterday afternoon has been named by police.17 Feb 05:12 AM
OpinionRobin Kearns: Child-friendly city would let us ease up on cotton woolRobin Kearns writes: Whose city is this? Does Auckland belong only to adults and motorists? Perhaps we all need to slow down and reconsider our priorities.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirls hit by car: Pair still in hospitalOne of three young girls who were injured after being hit by a car as they walked to school yesterday morning is back at home recovering.12 Feb 10:20 PM
New Zealand640 stung in police blitzMore than 640 drivers were stung with fines during a 24-hour, 84-checkpoint police road safety blitz in central Auckland yesterday.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops fear drivers missing the messagePolice are concerned drivers are getting complacent about using mobile phones after the number caught using them has doubled since 2010.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandZero tolerance fines net just $420It's been labelled a revenue-gathering mission, but the police "zero tolerance" summer speed limit campaign contributed just $420 in fines.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandStaying on the straight and narrowWhile national statistics suggest foreign drivers play only a small part in serious crashes, the picture differs markedly at district level.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEric Crampton: Truth behind that holiday road tollFifteen fatalities upset the armchair experts, but the bigger picture shows there's no need for alarm, says Eric Crampton15 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandTop cop: 'We should have been clearer'Police Commissioner Mike Bush has admitted there was some confusion around police’s summer road safety campaign.13 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandMinister backs down on speed campaignThe Police Minister has defended his decision not to intervene in the police’s summer road safety campaign despite concerns it could be confusing and misleading.13 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandCall to review zero tolerance campaignThe Police Minister has called on New Zealand Police to undertake a review of their "confusing" Summer Road Safety campaign.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister orders speed-blitz inquiryThe Police Minister has admitted he had concerns over the summer speed enforcement message before it went public, saying it was confusing and ambiguous.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWould you spot the truck?Concerns have been raised about a crooked road sign and the role it may have played in a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty which left two men dead.11 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandWoman left on roadside after hit and runA 65-year-old woman was left injured on the side of a road after a hit and run incident in Waikato yesterday.07 Jan 10:03 PM
New ZealandCall for calm after latest tourist crashTourism leaders are appealing for Kiwis not to come down too hard on overseas drivers as police investigate a crash which has left two French visitors seriously injured.06 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Police should zero in on high risk motoristsIt is never advisable to judge a policy on what will probably turn out to be a short-term abnormality.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis favour driving rules for visitorsSpecial rules for overseas drivers are favoured by the majority of New Zealanders, according to a Herald-Digipoll survey.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoat tragedy on perfect summer's dayWith a hot sun gleaming off the water on Manukau Harbour, it seemed the perfect summer's day to go fishing, but the holiday fishing trip was to end in tragedy.30 Dec 06:42 AM
New ZealandBoating death: 'An awesome dad'One of the men who died while crossing the Manukau Bar yesterday has been described as "an awesome husband, dad and grandad" by his family.30 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandPerilous crossing claims two livesThree stricken boaties spent up to two hours treading water after their 5m vessel was swamped by a freak wave while crossing the treacherous Manukau Harbour bar, killing two other crew members.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore police as holiday period beginsPolice are urging care on the roads over the holidays as a four-car crash leaves one person critically injured.23 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Holiday danger spotsPolice are putting their traffic enforcement focus on holiday black spots to keep the annual road toll from surging above 300 deaths.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday driving warningWith the annual summer exodus to the beach about to begin, motorists are being warned to take care while driving this festive season.22 Dec 03:35 AM
