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
WorldBaby's body found in stormwater drain in Perth's northTradesmen cleaning drains in the Western Australian city made the tragic discovery.18 Aug 11:21 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
AucklandWatch: Plumes of black smoke, flames erupt on Auckland bus as driver tries to fight fireThe diesel-powered bus caught alight outside the Birkenhead Depot.14 Aug 10:14 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
PremiumPremiumTechnologyRUCs for all: Potential 'smart tag' cost on drawing board, privacy issues highlightedHow road user charges could work, day-to-day.14 Aug 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through loungeA neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato road closed after truck hits pedestrian, serious injuries reportedTe Poi Rd is closed near the SH24 and SH29 intersections southeast of Matamata.14 Aug 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetlandThe prospect of increased truck traffic raises safety concerns for children and cyclists.13 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls on SH35 in Bay of Plenty, causing delaysMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.11 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in Auckland crashLincoln Rd was closed following the crash. Police now seeking information.11 Aug 09:25 PM
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
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
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
New ZealandCar hits tree near Hamilton, one dead, two seriously injured Two others are seriously injured, and one has a minor injury.09 Aug 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Tragic consequences': Rhythm and Vines road-trip tragedy ends in courtThe driver got behind the wheel knowing she was already tired, says judge.08 Aug 08:20 PM
New ZealandMotorway motorists dodge disaster with wrong-way driverDashcam footage shows the driver nearly colliding with an oncoming truck.07 Aug 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
Herald NOWRoad User Charges, grocery prices and NZ's unemployment numbersDave Letele and Stuart Nash on the Herald NOW panel.Watch06 Aug 08:50 PM
Herald NOWHow will the road user charges be measured? Chris Bishop explainsTransport Minister Chris Bishop on the Government's move to introduce road user charges for all vehicles.Watch06 Aug 07:22 PM
WorldItaly approves world’s longest suspension bridge to connect SicilyItalian politicians have for decades debated a bridge over the Strait of Messina.06 Aug 07:21 PM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandMap oversight: Major Auckland road misnamed in CRL revealAuckland Transport mislabelled Lambie Drive as 'Lambie Ave' on the new map.06 Aug 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'05 Aug 07:53 AM
WorldWatch: Bumpy landing for plane as Storm Floris batters UKHigh-speed winds disrupted trains and toppled trees in Scotland.04 Aug 07:06 PM
OpinionKatie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZOPINION: NZ needs to show the real value of what we build so infrastructure can progress.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progressIt is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandPower cut as crash takes out pole in MamakuA crash on Maraeroa Rd wiped out a power pole, cutting power for nine hours.04 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldNSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spillResidents in parts of NSW are urged to evacuate as floodwaters sweep through the state.04 Aug 04:03 AM
