Motoring

Changes proposed for driver‘s licence renewals

Proposed changes for renewing learner and restricted car and motorcycle licences are being released for consultation. The proposals, included in the draft Land... Read More

One injured after vehicle rolls in Matata

A helicopter has been sent to Matata due to a person being injured following a vehicle incident. "An off-road vehicle rolled on a property in Matata shortly before... Read More

Mixed response to transport investment

A $1.4 billion investment in the Bay of Plenty's transport system has been announced - and has prompted a mixed response from some of the region's leading figures. Waka... Read More

Cattle attempt stampede through Auckland border

Police staff had a surprise on Friday when some local four-legged residents decided they wanted to try to breach the strict border restrictions. "Forty cattle stampeded... Read More

Price spike drives electrical utilities’ sales

Electricity, gas, water, and waste services industry sales rose 32 per cent, or $1.7 billion, in the June 2021 quarter, Stats NZ says. 'The utilities industry... Read More

Planeload of Police arrives to bolster checkpoints

There will soon be a thicker blue line at the Waikato/Auckland boundary. Police reinforcements from around the country have arrived in Hamilton to support enforcement... Read More

Govt parks the expiry of licenses, WoFs and regos

As a result of the Delta outbreak, driver licences, Warrants of Fitness, Certificates of Fitness, vehicle licences (‘regos') and licence endorsements that... Read More

Extra Police on the way to Auckland‘s checkpoints

More than 60 additional Police officers from around the country will be deployed to assist their Tāmaki Makaurau colleagues at checkpoints on the region's boundary. "This... Read More

Testing stations preparing for surge

Get in quick - that's the message for anyone whose Warrant of Fitness has expired during lockdown. VTNZ Country Manager Greg O'Connor predicts a surge in demand... Read More

Maintaining the bubble on Fathers‘ Day

As Fathers' Day draws to a close Police are urging New Zealanders to maintain their bubbles for the health and safety of all dads. "Today is a special opportunity... Read More

Police reminder this weekend

Police are urging the public to remember the COVID-19 Alert Level rules in place across the country. "For those outside of Tāmaki Makaurau, there's a reminder... Read More

All Auckland checkpoints up and running

Police checkpoints are now operating in both north and south Auckland with both running well overnight and no issues reported. Between 11.59pm on August 31... Read More