Paul Goldsmith: Lower speeds a fraction of the solution
COMMENT: There are a full suite of options for reducing NZ's road toll.
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Motorway mayhem: Significant delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Crash which was blocking left northbound lane is now clear but delays continue.
Serious crashes in Christchurch and New Plymouth, Auckland crash causes congestion
Two-truck collision blocking one lane of a Christchurch intersection.
Four crashes, two stolen cars: Auckland driver's destructive escape
Police would like anyone who witnessed the man's driving to contact them.
Mayor fighting for national change after deaths of road workers
"It's quite clear speed restrictions at roadworks are totally ignored most of the time."
Miracle recovery for boy who lost half his family
Wee fighter tells his dad "I love you" after crash that killed his mum and sister.
Drugs involved in nearly 40 per cent of Northland fatal road crashes
Tests on 10 people killed in crashes show five had either meth or cannabis in their blood.
Simon Wilson: 6 myths about road safety
COMMENT: We need to take proposals to lower road speeds much more seriously.
Letters: Road design, mayoral race polling, Brexit and Lizzie Marvelly
Letter writers react to the road toll, Auckland mayoral race and demise of chequebooks.
Don't like the idea of reduced speed limits? Be a better driver!
EDITORIAL: If speed reductions are anathema to us, we must be honest re the alternatives.
Truck driver's body found far from his crashed rig
Police unsure how the driver's body ended up on the other side of the road to his rig.
Faster but safer: No deaths on NZ's high speed roads since opening
Two 100km/h speed limits roads have had no fatal crashes in the 18 months since opening.
'Blame driver testing and training, not roads': Greg Murphy
The road toll isn't falling despite a focus on lowering speed limits, Murphy says.
Interactive maps: Speed limits 'too high' on nearly all roads - those facing cuts
NZ Transport planning tool indicates speed limits need lowering over much of country.
Road safety: 'Lower speed limits weaken the economy'
"The right speed for the right road." Government to look at lowering the speed limit.
Traffic: Crashes cause delays in Auckland and Wellington
Crashes and breakdowns are causing delays for drivers in Auckland and Wellington.
One dead in truck crash in North Taranaki
The road is closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.
Ford Rangers recalled over front brake issues
People affected by the recall are told to contact their Ford dealer.
Mt Roskill: Road closed following collision with five parked cars
The incident took place on Mt Albert Rd shortly after 5 o'clock this morning.
Highway travel across NZ disrupted by snow, flooding, gales and rockfall
Four major highways have snowfall warnings until 10pm this evening.
How science can keep you safe on your bike
A simple message on your shirt could be the key to safety on your bike.
Four year prison sentence handed to 'show off' drink driver
Gosling had wanted to show off his car to his friends the night the crash happened.
More pain at pump: Another fuel tax increase from July 1
The second of three fuel tax increases hits motorists from July 1.
Delays after crash near Karaka
The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.
Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail
Taylor King and Jeremy KauKasi died at the scene of the crash.
Auckland travel disruptions likely over Queens Birthday
Necessary work to the City Rail Link project is due to disrupt some travel times.
Russell Brown: What it's really like being an Auckland cyclist
COMMENT: It's the ones I can't see that I worry about, writes Russell Brown.
Police urge people to stop others drunk driving with picture of mangled car
"The driver was drunk... Could anyone have stopped them driving?"
'They can't catch you': Truckie told by boss to fabricate logbook
Sten Semenoff wins next round against NZTA.
Major Auckland road re-opens after oil spill - expect delays
An oil spillage from an earlier crash has closed the Redoubt Rd southbound on-ramp.
Pies, pets and cellphones – police crackdown on distracted motorists
Motorists beware: Police are cracking down on mobile phones - and other distractions.
Lanes cleared after crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The driver was taken to Auckland hospital in a serious condition.
False positives for drug drivers testing could be a hurdle
The Government this week called for public submissions on the issue of drug driving tests.
Man appears in court over alleged road rage incident
The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised.