OpinionEditorial: Govt's new alcohol limit better late than neverNew drink limits are far from a harsh crackdown. It is a step that finds the Govt in tune with the level of drink-driving that most people here and abroad think acceptable.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoftly, softly on new child car seat lawsNew laws for child seats in cars come into effect today, but police will be taking a discretionary approach while parents get to grips with the rules.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCostly driving distractionsTexting, reading magazines, eating and applying makeup are among the top 10 driver distractions, an AA Insurance survey has found.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandZero holiday road toll just the start for safety goalsA zero road toll this Labour weekend would break a 36-year record, but police say it's not just the number of fatalities they want to cut.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents blitzed over child seatsPolice have been blitzing schools at bell time to make sure parents are prepared for carseat law changes.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMany cars have big blindspotsThousands of New Zealand cars have such poor rear visibility that drivers cannot see a small child unless the kid is standing more than 10m away from the vehicle.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSleeping driver faces banPolice are fighting to keep a sleep-driver off the road after she travelled more than 300km in five hours, but had no recollection of the journey.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSleeping driver's epic journeyA woman with a sleeping disorder managed to drive from Hamilton to Mt Maunganui via Auckland overnight - an event which police say could've had a tragic ending.13 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandFun tune for road safetyForget Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - a new version is helping young Kiwis learn about traffic safety.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWarrant of fitness changes announcedChanges to vehicle inspection rules will be introduced in two stages next year, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.09 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandClose calls and abuse for spy-on-a-bikeMy 10 days as a cycle-commuting cameraman for the <i>Herald</i> captured incidents of dodgy driving.04 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldCycle cams lift tensions: NZ academicCycle cameras have been slammed as "provocative" when used by cyclists venting online video frustration at dangerous driving.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCheckpoint alert lures fansThousands of people are visiting a Facebook page that details where police checkpoints and hidden speed cameras are located nationwide.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDeath as unsecured loads break freePotential to kill needs to be addressed, mourning family members insist.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCyclists get first ride on new linkCyclists will line up this morning to ride the first stage of a $13.5 million off-road pedalling "super highway" through Auckland's Grafton Gully.15 Jul 05:30 PM
