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Matt Greenop: At last, some intelligent thinking on road rules
An investigation into vehicle power restrictions is something that this country has been crying out for.

Govt details infrastructure priorities
A second Auckland harbour crossing and a lack of trains are two gaps identified in an infrastructure stocktake, Bill English said today.

Woman who hit Tamaki Drive cyclists sentenced
A 20-year-old woman who ran over and injured four cyclists on the Auckland waterfront on her way to a university exam is sentenced in the Auckland District Court.

Joyce: No more than $3 for Transmission Gully toll
Steven Joyce says the toll on the Transmission Gully route will be no more than $3.

Mayors at odds over Transmission Gully plan
Wellington's mayor lauds a move to proceed with Transmission Gully but her Kapiti counterpart admits to being "extremely disappointed".

Transmission Gully to go ahead in $2.2bn upgrade
The long-awaited Transmission Gully route has been approved as part of a $2.2 billion upgrade of State Highway 1 from Wellington to Levin.

Traffic cops return in police chief's plan
New specialist traffic officers will be used to issue speeding tickets, freeing police to concentrate on fighting crime.

Minister raises hopes for new harbour link
Auckland could gain a new $3 billion-plus Waitemata Harbour crossing within 15 years if Steven Joyce's programme is followed.

Woman charged over Auckland waterfront cycle crash
A driver will face charges after a group of cyclists were struck by a car on Auckland's waterfront a month ago.

Doctor warned seconds before fatal hit-and-run
Graham Robinson was flung over his handlebars seven days ago, when a driver in a white ute swerved into him and didn't stop.

Hit-and-run driver may be showing nerves, say police
Police need more help to find the driver who hit and fatally injured cyclist Graham Robinson near Helensville.