Roadside drug testing by Police has already commenced in Wellington region and we expect this to be rolled out nationally from April 2026. Find out more about what drugs will be tested for and the infringements which will apply.

Twenty years ago, Alice Brice had a high speed fatigue-related crash. Now she's sharing her story to help others...

Did you know that vehicle safety ratings change over time? Rightcar.govt.nz now has updated 2025 vehicle safety ratings to help people choose the safest used vehicles in the market.

South Canterbury Road Safety Coordinator, Michelle Bunt, is calling on South Canterbury motorists to put themselves in others’ shoes during Road Safety Week.

When people think of distracted driving, they often think of texting. But there are a range of other common driving distractions. It's not only drivers that can be distracted - other road users can also be distracted and at higher risk of being involved in an accident.

Here's how you and your whanau can stay safe on our roads this summer:

A sunny patch of grass in Fairlie on State Highway 8 on Saturday 21 December was the site of a community risk reduction event aimed at preventing fatigue-related driving accidents.

On 25 November, over 35 women gathered to learn basic automotive maintenance skills in a collaboration between Zonta Timaru, South Canterbury Road Safety and South Canterbury Toyota.