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<i>Eric Thompson:</i> No happy ending for fleeing fools

What a great incentive to stop when the police ask you, because if you don't you might die as a result of your own stupidity.

Watchdog renews call for rethink on police pursuit policy

The head of the police watchdog body is again calling for a rethink on pursuit policy after two more deaths from high-speed smashes.

<i>Editorial:</i> Safety for all is top priority in police pursuits

Police will continue to pursue offenders - Collins

Police cannot stop chasing offenders or the practice of driving off will become more common, the Police Minister says.

Person struck by bus in Auckland

A traffic control worker has said a person had been hit by a bus but did not have anymore information.

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<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Tough drink drive talk in Oz

Minor crime led to all killer chases

All police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.

<i>Dan Sloan:</i> Toughen up road rules for Tour De Wannabes

<i>Editorial</i>: Cycle safety not a blame game

How to make cycling safer? Herald readers speak up

Herald readers have reacted strongly to a series of cycling deaths in the past week.

15-year-old knocked off bike

Steven Joyce is considering "regulatory changes" after crashes left five cyclists dead and two critically injured this week.

Schoolgirl, 12, in serious condition after bike crash

Driving and cycling habits under fire after three deaths

<i>Eric Thompson:</i> Quite simply, Kiwis can't drive

Driver forces cyclist off road - lectures him

An injured cyclist was given an angry lecture by the driver who forced him off the road.