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70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes

Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.

Police issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hour

Twenty motorists were caught commiting infringements over just 60 minutes.

State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically

The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.

Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works

A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.

New bridge on SH43 officially opened

New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.

Region's driving culture needs to change drastically, say police

Northland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.

Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools

Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".

Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato

This means delays or detours in some local areas.

SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes

Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.

Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash

James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.

Manukau crash victim dies in hospital: Cops investigate Te Irirangi Dr incident

The single-car crash happened last Monday, leaving the victim critically injured.

Whanganui Hospital's about-turn on controversial speed bumps

'I couldn’t believe, after everything they said, that they finally did it.'

Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries

Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.

Simon Wilson: What people really think of cycleways - and other transport revelations

OPINION: In memory of Rod Oram, inspired by Janette Sadik-Khan and Sir Peter Gluckman.

Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing

Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.

Driver called to get teens home safely was high on meth

Jacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.

Speed limit reversal likely to affect hundreds of South Auckland roads

The Govt says it plans to reverse Labour's blanket approach to speed reductions across NZ.

Rollers, roadworks and regulations: The crash at a 'death trap' that I saw coming

OPINION: As I drove away I said to myself, 'someone’s going to hit that roller tonight’.