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Be ready to become a roadside lifesaver
A few important items and some first-aid knowledge can make all the difference at a crash scene.
Road toll: Carnage at 31-year low
The road toll is at its lowest in more than 30 years - and high fuel prices are partly responsible.
Bad road manners most annoying for drivers
Rudeness, tailgating and inconsiderate driving are among the biggest pains for motorists in New Zealand, a survey has found.
Fatal crash: Booze, speed and no licence
Booze, speed and driving without a licence - this combination appeared to be behind last night's death of a young man racing to the beach to watch the sunset.
Driving age to rise to 16
Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.
NZ road deaths in 2011 at record low
Road deaths are set to be at a record "absolutely, truly remarkable" low for a third successive month.
Speed campaign nets $1 million
Revenue gathering or road safety? Police and drivers are at odds over speed crackdown.