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Drink-drivers keep killing while we wait
New Zealanders are dying and being seriously injured in crashes that could have been avoided with a lower drink-drive limit.
Higher penalties needed for drivers
Greg Reynolds has seen too many young, inexperienced drivers, older drivers and those who should know better crash outside his business.
Call to give pedestrians right of way
Pedestrians have suffered almost a quarter of all deaths on roads around Auckland this year, fuelling a call for greater protection from vehicles at intersections.
Grafton Bridge a goldmine road trap
A central Auckland bridge is netting $150,000 in traffic fines from confused motorists every month.
Deadly crash: Seven in sedan
A 22-year-old man is dead and three others seriously injured after an overloaded car lost control and landed in a ditch in Northland early this morning.
Final day to comment on WOF changes
Today is the last day or the public to comment on proposed changes to the warrant of fitness system.
Farmers urged to face up to risks
The number of farm injuries has decreased but farmers are still taking too many risks, says Federated Farmers.
Tourist's quad bike death makes five
An Australian woman has died after being severely injured in a quad bike accident days into her New Zealand holiday.
Should we have fewer WoF checks?
Reform of the vehicle licensing system is under consideration and one of the main suggestions is to change the Warrant of Fitness rules. Here we present two opposing views. Join the debate by voting and leaving a comment at the end.
Drunk driver suffocated by car door
A drunk driver was suffocated between his car door and roof after swerving onto the wrong side of the road to hit a “ferret”, evidence given to a coroner says.