
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.
New Zealanders are dying and being seriously injured in crashes that could have been avoided with a lower drink-drive limit.
Council transport chairman cites lack of competition for the high outlays.
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The Govt could scrap the need for a Warrant of Fitness on new cars under changes to the vehicle licensing regime.
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