Call for law change for driverless vehicles
Law Foundation report says law changes crucial so they can be used legally on NZ roads.
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SH1 will still get improvements
Transport Minister says operational decisions on road projects are made by the NZTA board.
Detached jaw: Elite cyclist faces facial reconstruction after horrific injuries
A bike advocacy group weighs in on the danger of cycling in Auckland.
Open home!? Car crashes into real estate firm's window
Maybe this is what they mean by a 'fixer upper' or a 'handyman's dream'?
Hawkesby: Driver licence system a money-grabbing joke
COMMENT: Rigorous testing systems are fine if they're fair - VTNZ is often not.
Auckland road deaths, injuries at crisis point
"Vision Zero is the idea that there shouldn't be any deaths on our roads."
Crash diet: Actor blames weight loss for drink-driving
Evan Fenemor needed to lose weight for an upcoming role, court told.
Crashes causing commuter chaos on Auckland's motorways
Traffic is quickly building up around the crash site near Orams Rd, Manurewa.
'Gentle giant' died in crash on his way to rugby
Toby Hope was on his way to play rugby when his car ran off the road and rolled.
Occupant thrown from car in serious Matamata crash
The two patients were rushed to Waikato Hospital last night.
Foreign driver caught speeding at 142kmh before serious crash
The victim of the crash had complained about foreign drivers three weeks earlier.
Pedestrian killed in North Shore crash 'passionate conservationist'
Forest & Bird's North Shore chairman describes victim as "quiet, methodical and a do-er".
Bus tragedy intersection's design 'hazardous', says engineer
The corner involved three traffic elements that do not work well together, says engineer.
Seven-month saga fails to fix potentially deadly airbag
Vineet Poddar says neither Nissan or Turners are taking responsibility over airbag saga.
Crash causes delay on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Delays are expected near the city centre.
Watch: Impatient driver mounts footpath to beat traffic
Motorist waited less than 20 seconds, then took matters into their own hands.
Man killed in Papatoetoe bus tragedy 'always forgave'
The two Papatoetoe bus tragedy victims have now been identified.
Six new speed cameras rolled out around NZ
Counties Manukau, Canterbury, Auckland Central, Waikato are getting new speed cameras.
Flipped tanker driver 'very lucky man'
Tanker flips upside down in downtown Dunedin. Source: ODT
Flipped tanker driver 'very lucky man'
The driver of the tanker was being treated for minor injuries, police say.
Key witness to double-fatal South Canterbury crash located
The witness had left the scene before officers arrived.
Strong support for cycling and walking from local authorities
Julie Anne Genter says cycleways will be rolled out faster as design gets better.
Govt's 'audacious' target of zero deaths on NZ roads
"Target of zero deaths is audacious, and it's also been successful," Health Minister says.
Soper: Road Safety Summit has to do more
COMMENT: There'll be a room full of suits and skirts gathering in the capital today.
Time to stop talking trash about transport
COMMENT: Govt's new transport policy has generated an awful lot of nonsensical comment.
Worn tyres linked to 32 fatal crashes in 3 years
Figures reveal 9 per cent of fatal crashes are linked to some sort of vehicle fault.
Airbag recall: This is how easy the fix is
Journalist Edward Rooney found booking an airbag replacement surprising effortless.
Hawkesby: Slack motorists can take some blame for airbag saga
COMMENT: Some motorists have ignored five recall letters - can't blame the Govt for that.
Road closures, diversions after fatal crash at Karapiro
A stretch of the road is closed and diversions are in place.
Police Ten 7 segment on fatal Hawke's Bay crash hoped to identify mystery driver
The crash caused the death of a 62-year-old Hawke's Bay man Hemi Rapaea.
Drivers who skip airbag recall risk failing WOF
The airbags can deploy unexpectedly, spraying passengers with shrapnel.
One person dead in Hamilton crash
A car and a light truck collided in the Hamilton suburb of Temple View.
PM says higher petrol tax 'not a new tax'
Petrol tax review is just "routine", Jacinda Ardern says.
Hosking: Crashes aren't about speed or tourists. They're about idiots
Comment: Driving 100km/h is not the issue. Target the issue. Don't punish the rest of us.