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The fast and furious crime wave that costs us $100 million a year
The Weekend Herald delves into the underworld of car theft and discovers a thriving multimillion dollar industry.
Drug-driving law results in over 100 charges
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the number of drivers found with drugs in their bloodstream show the law is working as intended.
Shield designed to protect taxi drivers
A protective shield for taxi drivers will soon be on the market, with its maker hoping to put an end to a string of serious on-duty attacks.
Survey: NZers favour blood-alcohol reduction
NZers favour reducing the amount drivers can legally drink before getting behind the wheel, with 70 per cent supporting a limit of 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, a survey finds.
Online maps show danger zones for cycle riders
Information enables a safer route to be planned to avoid accident blackspots
Commuters to pay for resurrection of KiwiRail
Auckland commuters will be among the first to be called on to pay more for KiwiRail services under a 10-year turnaround plan.
Ongoing debate on lifting driving age to 17
Steven Joyce says raising the driving age to 16 is enough for now, but it's not cast in stone.
Cabinet approves driving age of 16
The driving age will be raised to 16 and restricted licence tests toughened, under new Govt measures.
Random drug, alcohol checks for pilots
NZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.
Kiwis push for lower drink limits
New Zealanders are now strongly in favour of cutting the alcohol level for adult drivers - a proposal medical experts are pushing.
Baby's parents unaware of death
The parents of a 6-month-old baby killed in an Easter car crash did not know she had died until they began recovering in hospital.
Change lifts truck load limit to 53 tonnes
Up to 5000 trucks will be eligible to carry heavier loads on public highways from next month.