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<i>Editorial</i>: End mad road rule without delay

Only 10% of car thefts solved

Police are often stumped unless they manage to catch criminals in the act of stealing.

<i>Editorial:</i> Swift intersection rule change makes sense

No booze or you will be fined, teen drivers told

A "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.

'Welcome to the 21st century' - <b>readers respond</b> to give-way change

We asked readers what they thought of the Govt's plan to change NZ's right-turn rule in 2012, and found little consensus.

Driving with cellphone 'dumber than dumb'

The AA refutes a US study which claims banning cellphone use while driving was counter-productive and encouraged covert behaviour behind the wheel.

Airport rail planning study gains approval

Drink limit delay 'callous' says critic

Backdown on bus lanes

Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.

Bus lane signs being ignored, study suggests

Buses keep priority lanes

Council backtracks on bus lane enforcement

After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.

New section of motorway opens

A new 4.5km stretch of motorway connecting the southern and southwestern motorways at Manukau has been opened.

Holiday highway access has historic town revolting

Waikato Expressway makes progress

Ministers renege on vow to consult mayors on Super City boards