EmploymentUber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme CourtThe judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closureMotorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.16 Nov 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWorkSafe warning after 'timber delivery went tragically wrong' WorkSafe has guidelines for working near overhead powerlines and advises extreme care.16 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldCruz Beckham faces driving ban after two speeding ticketsHe was caught driving 24mph in a 20mph zone just months after passing his test.16 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandLocal businessman and his children believed dead after 'catastrophic' house fireThe Herald has spoken to several locals who knew the family living at the Sanson house.16 Nov 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Complex and hazardous': Forensic pathologist to probe house fire that left four deadThree children were killed in Saturday's blaze.15 Nov 10:32 PM
New ZealandQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandSeveral people dead after major house fire, police hunted for missing children after blazeUpset neighbour described the owners of the property as a "lovely family". 15 Nov 06:34 AM
New ZealandBereaved father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in 70,000 vehiclesCoroner Erin Woolley linked six deaths since 2010 to the same brake design.15 Nov 01:06 AM
World'It was so unreal': Witness describes horror after deadly Stockholm bus crashPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson said his thoughts were with the victims' families.14 Nov 08:51 PM
AucklandGovt just paved road for congestion charges. When could Akl motorists have to pay up?Congestion will cost Auckland an estimated $2.6b a year by 2026 without change.14 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
AucklandPolice confirm new roadside drug test device – and where it'll be rolled out firstThe Securetec DrugWipe 3 S can detect cannabis, methamphetamine, Ecstasy and cocaine.13 Nov 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrugged driver also drank bourbon while driving in lead-up to fatal crashDisqualified driver Carla Murray drove through a stop sign and into a truck's path.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldWatch: Bridge collapses months after opening in ChinaOfficials say cracks were spotted a day before the structure gave way.12 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayPolice: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.10 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandRotorua highway repair start date pushed back a weekThe start of the SH30A resurfacing has been delayed by six days.10 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandHundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraudAn NZTA audit in July uncovered false paperwork used in licence conversions.10 Nov 03:26 AM
WorldWatch: UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truckVideo shows the stolen earthmover striking a Royal Mail truck.10 Nov 01:27 AM
World‘Tragic’: Queensland crash leaves mother and daughter dead, police appeal for vehicle sightingsPolice say a 28-year-old man remains in custody as inquiries continue.09 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes reopen after crash clogs transport linkThe crash happened just before 11.20am, injuring one.06 Nov 11:29 PM
AucklandWatch: Driver charged after Lamborghini bursts into flames in Remuera crashA 39-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court next week.06 Nov 12:43 AM
New ZealandAT considers charging people to park in Ponsonby at nightPaid parking could extend to 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.05 Nov 11:39 PM
New Zealand‘So avoidable’: Coroner’s warning after man's fatal decision costs him his lifeCoroner Ian Telford says it 'makes this situation all the more painful'.05 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandRotorua road closure to disrupt key route for more than a monthCrews will work Monday to Saturday, around the clock, to speed up repairs.04 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Motorcycle tragedy painfully highlights risks of failing to take precautionsOPINION: It is up to each motorcyclist to be as safe as possible.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 police officers still working despite investigation over false breath testsNZ Police is not ruling out criminal investigations after 30,000 tests were falsified.04 Nov 07:01 AM
New ZealandStolen car seen driving on rim on Auckland motorway after police spiking Footage shows the Mazda spinning out on State Highway 16 late this morning.04 Nov 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDowner NZ costs down, pushes up profitFrom rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.03 Nov 10:59 PM
