WellingtonWellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after commuter chaosContractors have fixed a problem with fire safety systems in part of the tunnel.28 Aug 08:26 PM
WorldDriver filmed himself eating KFC after crash that killed siblingsHe pleaded guilty to causing the crash that killed Alina, 24, and Ernesto, 15.27 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drink-driving pensioner crashes airborne into water, bystanders rush to helpBystanders threw life rings and climbed down to the water to help the woman.27 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandMajor Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA fundingRatepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.27 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured in Wellington crashNZTA advises motorists to consider using SH59 for travel north, not Transmission Gully.27 Aug 04:26 AM
AucklandHarbour bridge crash causing snarls across motorway networkCommuters should expect delays and take extra care when driving across the bridge.27 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workersSix were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.26 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandBoat launch mishap leaves ute, boat submerged in Auckland harbourThe man was testing the boat with the intent of buying it.25 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDylan Thomsen: Youth road deaths call for bolder licence changesOPINION: Ninety under-25s die yearly in crashes; 600 are seriously injured.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
WorldFive dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in New York StateIt's believed the driver became distracted, lost control and over-corrected.23 Aug 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone GabrielleScenic Drive reopened at 12pm after extensive repairs.22 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandCity-bound lanes reopen after serious truck crash closes part of Northwestern MotorwayA person is in critical condition after a truck crashed into a barrier on SH16.21 Aug 09:29 PM
World'Really major impacts': Hurricane Erin floods vulnerable coastHigh waves made Highway 12 impassable on the Outer Banks.21 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Day 4 Tekapo to ChristchurchDay 4 of the The Great NZ Road Trip and NZ Herald's editor at large Shayne Currie is making his way from Tekapo to Christchurch after a night in Aoraki-Mackenzie dark sky reserve.Watch21 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAfghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78Children were among those killed in the crash in Herat.20 Aug 07:02 PM
OpinionOpinion: Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the wayPetrol vehicles will shift from fuel tax to road-user charges.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.20 Aug 12:43 AM
World'Excessive speed': Bus crash in Afghanistan kills over 50The bus, carrying migrants from Iran, collided with a truck and motorcycle.19 Aug 09:24 PM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
WorldCCTV captures last moments of father, son before fatal crashBraiden Timmins, 33, and his son, 4, were struck by a ute on their way to buy ice cream.19 Aug 07:11 PM
WorldFather and son killed by ute while walking to get ice creamBraiden Timmins, 33, and son Hendrix, 4, were hit by a ute on Sunday.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandTruck operator pleads guilty to manslaughter in runaway truck deathTruckers are angry about safety gaps; NZTA rejects systemic failure claims.18 Aug 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Entirely preventable': Fatal crash linked to distractionsTrenton Karl Jones, 18, was eating, drinking and texting while driving before the crash.18 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandBus collides with two cars outside high schoolThe incident, which unfolded as students were finishing school, left many shocked.18 Aug 08:08 AM
PoliticsSeymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rulesThe Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
FootballBritish man faces 31 charges after Liverpool title parade incidentFormer Marine Paul Doyle, 53, appeared tearful as he joined the hearing.14 Aug 06:54 PM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name 88-year-old who died after Tauranga crashRobert William Norman MacGibbon died after a May 9 accident in Tauriko. 12 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy thousands of midlife women are too afraid to drive on the motorwayExperts say stressors such as work, health and family contribute to this phobia10 Aug 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew road user charge calculator: How much could you pay? With a fuel tax, efficient vehicles pay less towards roading than those using more petrol.10 Aug 05:00 PM
