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
New ZealandCyclist: I just feel sorry for attackerA cyclist who was assaulted during a motorist's fit of road rage has forgiven the man and says, in fact, he feels sorry for him21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning for drivers leading up to ChristmasIn the week before Christmas police are warning drivers to be extra vigilant on the roads.19 Dec 05:05 AM
New ZealandTourists find safety tips on steering wheelsTourists renting cars across the country will now find simple road safety tips on the steering wheels.19 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandQuad bikers fined $40k for no helmetA Marlborough couple have been fined $20,000 each following multiple instances of riding a quad bike without a helmet.17 Dec 06:49 AM
OpinionLiz Dobson: Road rage is such a waste of spaceIt's the season for normal sedate drivers to lose their rag and become absolute maniacs on our roads.12 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionRobin Briant: Right turn leads to a far safer roadIn his Herald column yesterday, Matt Heath proposed we shift Christmas to the middle of winter, for sentimental reasons.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays 'a freak accident' - PMJohn Key has ruled out an earlier construction date for a second harbour crossing in response to huge traffic jams which brought Auckland roads to a standstill on Saturday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandTraffic snarl-up solutionsCity leaders question why a crash on the harbour bridge brought Auckland to a standstill. We look at the options for easing congestion if it happened again.07 Dec 04:00 PM
