Driving
Going under kava
The popular narcotic drink, kava, doesn't always mix with modern-day activities like driving - and its increased consumption by followers of teetotal religions is cause for conflict. Audio
The 'smarts' behind a smart motorway
Bluetooth signals from passing cars and a world-first predictive traffic model that generates travel times and optimum driving speeds are just some of the technology behind the new Wellington smart… Audio
The 'smarts' behind a smart motorway
Bluetooth signals from passing cars and a world-first predictive traffic model that generates travel times and optimum driving speeds are just some of the technology behind the new Wellington smart…
AudioDoes your car fit you?
The AA's CarFit programme shows older drivers how to set up their car. We attend a fitting session with the AA's Rochelle Comber, project co-ordinator Chris Brooks, Richard Brough, Paul Lambert… Audio
Tourists flock to AA's new driver simulator
Just over a month on from the release of AA's newest driver training tool for tourists, and it seems a hit with travellers. Audio
NCEA credits for driver's license
Chris Whelan of Universities New Zealand talks about the merit of gettin NCEA credits for getting a driver's license. Audio
Distracted drivers
Driver behaviour consultant Peter Sheppard talks about the latest statistics on driver distraction and if it's right to blame mobile phones. Audio
Real-life driving simulations to prepare tourists
With peak tourist season just around the corner the Automobile Association has launched an online test to prepare overseas visitors for driving on New Zealand's roads. Audio
Police to crackdown on phone use while driving
A rising number of people are being caught using their phone while driving and, as of today, the police are launching a nationwide crackdown on the offence. Audio
Passing lanes
Why do some people seem to speed up just as you're about to overtake them in a passing lane? With Carl Davidson from Research First, Colin Brodie of the NZ Transport Agency, and Samuel Charlton who… Audio
Reward for good drivers
A new idea from transport authorities aims to reward good drivers. One way is to forgive a misdemeanour for drivers with a previous clean record. Audio
Good drivers could be rewarded with 'merit points'
Drivers who keep to the speed limit could soon be rewarded with merit points as part of a revamp of the demerit system. Audio
Snow and ice make driving hazardous
Snow and ice have been making driving hazardous all day in the lower South Island. Audio
Big backlog in driving tests in Auckland
Young people wanting to sit their practical driving tests in Auckland are facing a wait of two months, as the Transport Agency struggles with high demand. The nationwide average wait time for a… Audio
AA to publish roading guide in Chinese
A travel-guide written in Chinese is being put out by the Automobile Association aimed at helping tourists and Chinese people who live here understand the road rules. Audio
Investigations into bus driver reading while driving.
Ritchies Coachlines in Auckland is urgently investigating a video now on mainstream media of a bus driver reading a newspaper while driving. Audio
American driver pleads guilty over crash
An American driver has pleaded guilty over a crash which killed his wife and two friends in Waikato this week. Audio
Few Maori taking defensive driving courses
A study shows not many Maori are taking part in defensive driving courses. An Otago University researcher interviewed four-thousand New Zealanders nationwide to investigate who takes driver education… Audio
Otago peninsula locals say dangerous driving worse this year
People living on Otago Peninsula say a noticeable increase in dangerous driving by tourists this year needs an urgent solution. Audio
Tourism Industry Association urging perspective
Listening to that was the chief executive of the Tourism Industry Association, Chris Roberts. Audio
