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Bill passed allowing boy racers' cars to be crushed
The Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.
'Cruising' banned in boy-racer legislation
The Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.
Large pay rises for top public servants
Top public servants received substantial pay rises in the past year, while there was also a big jump in civil servants earning over $100,000.
Red light scheme may be extended
Auckland drivers may face more red-light cameras - and $150 fines - if the Govt accepts a novel city council revenue-sharing proposal.
Biggest killers on our roads revealed
Speed is the biggest killer on New Zealand's roads - with the number of deaths at a five-year high and motorcyclists the leading casualties.
Drug-driving epidemic worse than thought
An online survey of 1200 Kiwi drug users shows one in four drove after taking cannabis in the last year.
Stoned drivers think they're bulletproof: Minister
In a Drug Foundation survey of 1200 Kiwis, 24.5 per cent said they had driven after taking cannabis in the last year.
Drink-driving limits 'ridiculous' - minister
Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".