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Doctor warned seconds before fatal hit-and-run
Graham Robinson was flung over his handlebars seven days ago, when a driver in a white ute swerved into him and didn't stop.

Hit-and-run driver may be showing nerves, say police
Police need more help to find the driver who hit and fatally injured cyclist Graham Robinson near Helensville.

Crash black spot claims teenager's life
Residents had been campaigning in vain for barriers on a treacherous corner that this weekend claimed the life of a teenager.

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.

Woman fined days before hitting cyclists
The woman who drove into a pack of cyclists after allegedly running a stop sign in Auckland last weekend told friends she was fined for speeding six days before the incident.

Push to lower speed limit after crash
Cyclists will push for a lower speed limit on Tamaki Drive after a young driver ploughed into a pack of riders, critically injuring one.

What can be done to make cycling in NZ safer?
Cycling advocates are calling for new measures to protect cyclists after yesterday's collision on Auckland's Tamaki Drive.

MPs warned after Nat caught reading while driving
National MP severely embarrassed by read-driving incident, says Bill English.

Telco boss: Cellphones in cars bad call
The head of 2degrees fully supports a ban on cellphones while driving, after he wrote off another car while being distracted by his.

Booze test dummies
You can knock back three-quarters of a bottle of wine after work, get behind the wheel and pass a police breath test, says the transport minister. Is this a licence to kill? Matt Nippert investigates