Auckland bin collectors dumped, offered chance to buy their own rubbish trucks
By becoming contractors, Wallace said drivers would lose their right to sick leave, guaranteed hours and collective bargaining.…
The servicing myth costing Kiwi car owners
The CEO of Midas NZ is leading the charge for a law change he believes will stop Kiwi…
Drivers Employment Ltd ordered to pay truck driver $32,000 for unjustified dismissal
“Although the woman may have experienced some discomfort from the interaction, such actions, in and of themselves, are…
Older drivers no longer face routine cognitive screening based on age alone
He was among older drivers backing the change, Bruce told Kerre Woodham Mornings on Newstalk ZB yesterday. “I’ve…
Double fatal: Speeding, unlicensed driver Peta Kerr had meth in her system
Peta Kerr’s son was removed from his car seat and taken to hospital with minor injuries. Multiple mistakes…
Routine cognitive tests on older drivers on the way out after NZTA review
An independent University of Auckland review, commissioned by NZTA and the Office for Seniors after advocacy from pressure…
Tauranga man Rodger Smyth sentenced for careless driving over the death of motorcyclist Karen Brown
Once at the hospital, he was told by police that his wife had died, sending him into “complete…
As Leader of the Opposition, I didn’t feel safe. The murder of a former UK MP validates such fears – Simon Bridges
This week, we have two new MPs-to-be in Michael Laws and Paul Henry. Both will be brilliant at…
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to re-sit tests – NZTA
On Monday, an NZTA spokesperson told Checkpoint the agency would begin contacting affected drivers this week. “Affected drivers…
Hundreds of drivers ordered to resit tests after NZTA suspends officers
“This action is about ensuring the safety of road users and maintaining confidence in the driver licensing system.…
Two drivers to appear in court after allegedly hitting excessive speeds on Southern Motorway
“The vehicle wasn’t pursued, but JTOC cameras have monitored the vehicle’s movements and the Eagle [helicopter] also got…
Napier roadworks crash leaves 1 person seriously injured
The works started in January and include the restriction of up to 300 metres of the Alpers Terrace-Hyderabad…