Family: Leave our 'Sad Spot' alone
The family of a boy killed when hit by a vehicle on Guppy Rd are devastated that Napier City Council is considering removing roadside tributes to him after receiving a complaint from a nearby resident.
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Road hog takahe may derail island mountain bike plan
The road-hugging habit of a rare flightless bird could put a spoke in the wheel of the Department of Conservation's plan to open the roads of Auckland's Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands for a year-round mountain biking venture.
Matt Greenop and Alistair Woodward: Cyclists and drivers - what's wrong?
Recent events have fuelled debate between cyclists and drivers over road rules and acceptable behaviour. What are the opinions of a cyclist and a motorist?
Call for calm after road rage attack
Cyclists and car lovers are calling for calm after an alleged road-rage attack this week put a Taupo triathlete in hospital with serious injuries.
Residents upset by cycleway
A charitable trust whose members include Olympic gold medallists Rob Waddell and Sarah Ulmer has upset landowners whose view of Lake Karapiro is now obscured by a cycleway meant for the community.
NZ's best cycle paths
The National Cycle Trail, Nga Haerenga, includes the rural Hauraki rail trail (top and centre) and passes steaming mud and hot pools near Rotorua.
Ironman: Champ fires up for another big day
This may be Cameron Brown's 15th year in Ironman New Zealand, but the veteran knows experience is no substitute for preparation.
Cyclists urged to wear markers at night
Optometrists are calling on cyclists to wear reflective bands on their ankles and knees because traditional reflector vests are not safe enough at night.
Cycling: Latest craze too much fun to pass up
Weekend warriors and local thrashers will rub shoulders with world champions, Olympians and former international stars in this week's inaugural Giant 2W Gravity Enduro mountain bike event in Rotorua.
Drysdale admits to dark times, pain
Mahe Drysdale doesn't know if he will be able to walk this morning, as he recovers from a "gruelling but fantastic" Coast to Coast on Saturday.
Waikato: Psyched on cycling
Bike trails on the Waikato River led Elisabeth Easther to bush, bridges and a five-star boudoir
Cycling: NZ mountain bike stars on move to new teams
New Zealand's international mountain bike stars have not been letting the grass grow beneath their feet over the summer.
Mountain bike hero does CPR on cyclist
A 70-year-old man seriously injured in Whakarewarewa Forest was given a "fighting chance" after a passing mountain biker performed CPR.
Cycling: Georgia looking to make mark in Italy
Teenager Georgia Williams heads to her first professional European cycling experience buoyed by the knowledge her elevation to the elite ranks has met with considerable success.
Cycling: Van Velthooven cruises in keirin
Olympic medallist Simon Van Velthooven showed his class to dominate the heats of the keirin on the third day of qualifying at the national track cycling championships in Invercargill today.
Cyclists begin hunt for Rio spots
Decisions made this weekend could impact on the make-up of the New Zealand track cycling team that heads to the Rio Olympics.