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![Police crash investigator retires after 43 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
!['We need to pay': Seven new roads may be tolled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We need to pay': Seven new roads may be tolled
Seven new roads, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them.
![Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
![Residents, businesses clash with council over ‘cycle friendly’ street trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Residents, businesses clash with council over ‘cycle friendly’ street trial
Up to 100 residents gathered to protest Grey Streets new trial layout in Gisborne. Video / Zita Campbell
![Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
![Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate
OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'
![Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
![Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
![Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
![Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
OPINION: Seven things that work well in Scandinavia that we could do too.
![Caught on camera: Auckland Transport driver runs red light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Caught on camera: Auckland Transport driver runs red light
Auckland Transport says it is disappointed by the driving seen in the video.
![Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
![Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
![One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
![Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits
OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'
![$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
![Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed
Changes will be made by next month.
![Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.
![Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."
![Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
![Ūawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ūawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade
Residents chose a design that improves safety at the main road and Solander St junction.