A 16-year-old boy died in an accident between a car and a truck in the Far North this morning.

Two motorcycle riders are dead after separate collisions yesterday.

Child pedestrian deaths are on the decline - but authorities say more can be done to save our youngsters on roads and driveways.

The cost of driving licences needs to drop before the Government tries to set time limits on each stage, say many Herald readers.

Tens of thousands of drivers sitting on restricted and learner licences will soon get a Government hurry-up to qualify properly - or risk losing the right to drive.