CrimeEmergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West CoastThree rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.20 Nov 01:18 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
AucklandPerson dies after car hits supermarket on Mt Eden roadEmergency services were called to the crash around 10.18am.19 Nov 11:23 PM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandPolice swarm Wellington bar after 'suspicious item' found nearbyPeople were urged to stay away as officers locked down Riddiford St.19 Nov 06:24 AM
New ZealandGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
AucklandMotorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crashThe man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandRoad crews beat the clock to reopen key Coromandel route earlyMore than 200 maintenance jobs were completed during the week-long closure.17 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clockThe planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.17 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandWellington’s $3b SH1 revamp to take Town Belt land, add two new tunnelsThe $2.9b–$3.8b plan includes new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace.17 Nov 02:11 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
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 ZealandFormer Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with ChambersPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.16 Nov 01:00 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
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour says Government breaking Parliament rules to pass fast-track law even fasterThe Government's pre-Christmas legislative agenda could be upended if Labour is right.13 Nov 03:13 AM
New Zealand$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under wayNoise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticketRichard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.13 Nov 01:17 AM
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
AucklandTwo dead after separate overnight crashes in Wellsford and MangapaiPolice say the Wellsford crash happened about 1.40am on Waiteitei Rd.12 Nov 06:31 PM
New ZealandResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 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
WorldWatch: UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truckVideo shows the stolen earthmover striking a Royal Mail truck.10 Nov 01:27 AM
WellingtonPedestrian seriously injured after car crash in JohnsonvilleEmergency crews remain at the scene outside the Johnsonville library.09 Nov 01:41 AM
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 ZealandArmed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incidentAbout 15 armed officers blocked both lanes of Innes Rd in Christchurch.07 Nov 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Shaken' children taken to nearby Burger King after fatal bus crashA passenger in the car died and two others were critically injured in the crash.07 Nov 12:35 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
