‘Absurd and dangerous’: Otago drink driver nearly 10 times over legal limit
The driver blew more than 2000mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.
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Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024
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Drink-driver tries to escape charge due to officer’s ‘mere presence’ while considering blood test
He claimed his 10 min to consider a blood test was interrupted by the officer next to him.
Govt puts the heat on Auckland Transport’s road cone spend
AT is looking at way to reduce traffic management costs.
Serious crash between car and delivery truck on Lincoln Rd
A serious crash involving a car and delivery truck occurred at the Lincoln Road and Universal Drive intersection. Video / Dean Purcell
Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use
The Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.
Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic scene
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Letters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat traffic
OPINION: 'That is not what ratepayers expect of their council.'
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
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
Seven new roads, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them.
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
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
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
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
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
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
Person in serious condition after being struck by moving car
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
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
Auckland Transport says it is disappointed by the driving seen in the video.
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
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
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
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
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
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
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.