New ZealandDrone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopeningHow the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.Watch22 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandCyclist in critical condition after vehicle crash in OnehungaNeilson St, between Galway St and Selwyn St, is closed. 21 Aug 03:48 AM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldAfghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78Children were among those killed in the crash in Herat.20 Aug 07:02 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 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
New ZealandOne person dead in two-vehicle crash south of Dunedin The accident happened on SH1 at the Allanton-Waihola Rd around 1am.19 Aug 09:50 PM
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
New ZealandMetService warns of overnight snow on Napier-Taupō RdUp to 2cm of snow is forecast to accumulate on higher parts of the road.19 Aug 01:13 AM
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
