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False truck crash ad 'ok' now changed

An advertisement in which police falsely accused a truck driver of causing a crash is unlikely to cause widespread offence, the ASA rules.

Test pass leaves driver uninsured

Driver licence application forms are being reviewed after a Chinese woman found herself uninsured in a crash.

NZTA approves $3.2m for cycleway

The extension of the cycling network along the busy Dominion Road in Auckland has come one pedal rotation closer, with the New Zealand Transport Agency's approval to spend $3.2 million on the project.

Woman's courage after leg 'severed'

Witnesses have described a woman's incredible courage after her leg was almost severed by the rear tray of a reversing truck.

Sheep stopping traffic

Sheep run-a-muck at a Glenfield intersection in Auckland. Video courtesy of NZ Herald reader Harrison Clarke.

Cyclists ride to remember

Tina McCullough doesn't cycle much now - she hasn't had the confidence since her sister Jane Farrelly was killed last year.

Revealed: Our deadly crossings

The country's most dangerous rail crossings - including one in Auckland - have been revealed as authorities plead with motorists to take care following a spate of near collisions.

Wellington CBD speed limit proposal seeks public views

Brit cop feels NZ ticket pain

A former British police chief who waged war on speeding motorists by tripling the number of speed cameras has been nabbed in New Zealand.

Crash survivor: Police wrong over ad

An innocent victim who survived a crash featured in a new road safety campaign says police have misled people and unfairly blamed a truck driver involved.

Graphic footage in road safety campaign

A horror highway smash has been caught on traffic video cameras and published by police in a hard-hitting new road safety campaign.

Claude Lewenz: Smart roads will get city moving

Forget rego plates and e-bikes - clever street design can save lives and money, writes Claude Lewenz.

Injured cyclist to film dangerous drivers

Glenn McIsaac plans to put cameras on his bike or helmet to film footage of dangerous drivers.

City's cycleway budget 'shameful'

Youth group says Auckland plan offers only $8.7m, working out at less than a third of Wellington investment.

Ask Phoebe: Dual lane roads no place for drivers to cut corners

My understanding is that vehicles in both feeder lanes must stay in the lane closest to them when turning, writes a reader.

Community mourns cyclist

A Northland community is mourning the loss of a family man, teacher and dedicated club volunteer in New Zealand's second cyclist death of the new year.