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Focus: Pain at the pump continues for Kiwis

The pain at the pump continues for Kiwis as some fuels now exceed $3 a litre. AA principal advisor Terry Collins explains what’s causing the surge in prices. Video / NZ Herald

Tim Hazledine: Throwing light on rail plans

OPINION: Emeritus economics professor asks why the choice has to be rail or roads?

John Roughan: We can't afford to lumber ourselves with the cost of light rail

OPINION: This is a bad time to be making a major investment in public transport.

Three dead, 11 hurt after three serious crashes in the North Island

In Waikato, two people died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 26.

Watch: Motorway madness - car heads wrong way on highway blind corner

'I do hope the other motorists avoided this idiot.'

Fast Covid tests for truckies to be worked out

Critical workers will get a signal on new fast testing system, Government says.

Man dies in Waikato motorcycle crash

The road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.

Live: 'Heavy traffic' after crashes hamper Auckland Anniversary weekend motorists

Crashes on SH1 and SH20 this afternoon have created heavy traffic and delays.

Driven mad: Anger over lower speed limits

'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.

Letters: Drivers of road safety

OPINION: Letters on Covid escapes, Novak Djokovic, returnees, space and roads.

Steven Joyce: Holiday road toll too high, safer roads urgently needed

OPINION: The Government needs get on with building safer regional roading system.

Simon Wilson: To make city streets safer, we need to make it harder to drive

What makes driving safer? Making city streets safer helps a lot. A Herald summer series.

Simon Wilson: The cheaper, lifesaving alternative to building more motorways

What makes driving safer? Some changes to open roads help a lot. A Herald summer series.

$600m hit to war chest: Agency fears public transport will cut budget

Getting more people out of their cars looks set to eat into revenue from fuel taxes.

Simon Wilson: The 'safe car' myth - and why many SUVs don't pass the test

What makes driving safer? Better cars is not the best answer. A Herald summer series.

Simon Wilson: What matters most - better drivers or slower speeds?

What makes driving safer? The faster you go, the bigger the mess. A Herald summer series.