Road Toll
Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.
The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Video, Audio
One killed in rural Southland crash
The driver in the single-car accident died at the scene.
One dead in crash south of Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the Hunua accident.
Man charged in relation to 2022 hit and run in Taranaki
A man has been charged after a hit-and-run incident in Taranaki last year.
Six hurt in Otago crash
Six people have been injured in a two-car crash between Wanaka and Haast.
One critical after Oamaru crash, six injured
One person is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Oamaru.
Ute hit fallen tree leading to deaths of two passengers
The driver was knocked unconscious, and the two passengers killed.
Pair hit and killed on way to Rhythm and Vines were on road
Police said they had gotten out of their own vehicle shortly before the incident.
Motorcyclist dies after veering into water, another dead in separate SH2 crash
A motorcyclist has died after going off the road and into the water at Waiotahe, Opotiki.
Summer travel could add to ED strain - expert
As Aotearoa's emergency departments fight to keep up with demand, an expert is warning that an increase in tourism could add to the strain this summer. There had already been almost 360 deaths on our… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but… Audio
Police appalled at high Easter road toll
Police have conceded it's appalling that eight people died on the roads over the long weekend - the most recent death being a toddler in southeast Auckland. Eight is the worst Easter holiday road toll… Audio
Labour weekend official road toll at 7
Wallace speaks to the national road policing manager Gini Welch. Audio
Why we crash, and how to change that
Road safety campaigners hope the drop in road toll deaths last year is the start of a turning point - but say the government needs to spend about twice as much as it's spending now on saving lives. Audio
Written off: The true cost of road deaths
At least one person is dying every day on our roads on average, and it's costing the country more than $5bn a year. Given that annual figure is more than we spend on transport infrastructure each… Video, Audio
Proposed road strategy aimed at cutting deaths by 40%
The Road to Zero strategy includes a suite of new measures such as lowering speed limits on some roads, increasing spending on road safety infrastructure and improving the safety of vehicles entering… Audio
Drivers using phones: Penalties set to rise to $A1000 in Queensland
Queensland drivers who use their mobile phones behind the wheel may soon be hit with a hefty on-the-spot fine, and on a second offence risk losing their licence.
Victim of crash in North Canterbury named
The police have released the name of a woman who died in a crash in North Canterbury on Monday.
Road users gutted at safety improvements delay on SH58
Road users are pleading with the Transport Agency to fast-track safety improvements on a State Highway described by the AA as "the most dangerous in the Wellington region." Audio
Speed limits: too high
The NZTA has estimated 5% percent of our speed limits are too high to be safe, and should be dropped from 100 kms to between 60 and 80. Audio