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Driving age to rise to 16
Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.

Cattle truck crash victim named
A cattle truck driver killed when his truck and trailer rolled on SH1 north of Kaikoura has been named.

Crash toddler fights for life
A 2-year-old boy was fighting for his life in the Starship hospital early today after he was hit by a car on a suburban Auckland road. The boy - who was listed in a critical condition...

Teen killed in Easter car crash named
Police have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.

Police urge drivers to be patient on the trip home
The Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.