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Improving safety on the roads will require a multi-pronged approach.
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'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'
'Not fit for purpose': Waka Kotahi road safety team faces restructure
'We have lost clarity of how we add value, why we are here, what we exist for.'
Focus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato Expressway
The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
John MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of difference
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Driver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expert
Fatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 June, 2022
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All Black sidesteps charge on technicality after 'extremely excessive' speed
Dalton Papalii was accused of driving at dangerously high speeds on an Auckland motorway.
'I will kill you': SUV driver who ran over fleeing pedestrian jailed
Authorities said Clive Vakalahi dragged his victim over 100 metres underneath his Nissan.
'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driver
Reformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.
Queen's Birthday traffic: Delays after crashes on Auckland motorways
NZTA has predicted the likely traffic hot spots based on previous years' data.
Fake cop pulls over motorists, gives road safety advice
A man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.
'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crash
UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.
Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?
More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced
Auckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roads
AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.
Father's grief as officials fail to act after teen cyclist son's death
If the carparks were removed, his son might still be alive, father believes.
'It just wrecked me': Policewoman killed by truck - dad speaks as driver jailed
Police officer Naomi McRae was killed by a 16-ton truck on her way to work.
Opinion: We already know phones are a menace on the roads
A six-month trial costing $380,000 is pointless, writes John MacDonald.
Focus: Waka Kotahi starts watching mobile phone use and seat belt wearing
There’s a new type of safety camera in town and it’s not looking at your speed, but rather whether you're on the phone and wearing your seat belt. Video / NZ Herald
Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway
The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?
Fatal 'microsleep': Teen's night-long drive that ended in tragedy
Tired teenage driver had been drifting in his lane before head-on crash killed two.
Deadly distraction: New cameras to monitor motorists' mobile phone and seatbelt use starts today
Trial will operate across two Auckland state highways and one local road.
Northwestern Motorway crash: Southbound lanes reopen after accident leaves person trapped
The scene of the three-vehicle crash has been cleared.
'Significant traffic delays' after fatal crash at Wellington's Ngauranga Gorge
Emergency crews and police are at the scene of the serious crash in Wellington.
Life-altering injuries caused by meter reader's split second error
Driver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.
Man found dead on Auckland road, identity unknown
Police were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.
Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Motorway tragedy: Dad dies retrieving child's favourite toy
The "loving and dedicated" father and husband was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man found dead on rural road after midnight
Police were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.