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  •   Home > News > Politics

    A fresh driving campaign's targeting young people behind the wheel

    A fresh driving campaign's targeting young people behind the wheel


    The NZTA, Police and ACC have worked together to encourage 16-24 year old's to 'have a hmm' before texting friends and family while driving.

    The campaign turns ghosting, which is actively ignoring texts, into a positive.

    ACC Injury Prevention Leader James Whitaker says it's an important message because young driver's are more likely to be involved in a crash.

    He says using their phone while driving increases the risk by four times.

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     Today's News

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    Rugby:
    Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has claimed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year title after establishing an unassailable lead in voting with two weeks left in the regular season 21:16

    Accident and Emergency:
    Fire crews are working to extinguish a fire on the roof of a property in Glenwood, Timaru 18:56

    Law and Order:
    A man has been arrested in relation to seven suspicious fires in Masterton earlier this year 18:36

    Technology:
    How often should you turn off your phone and devices? 18:16

    Environment:
    Expected wet weather in the North Island tonight could bring flood risks 18:06

    Rugby:
    A recall to the Black Ferns for lock Chelsea Bremner 17:26

    Rugby League:
    Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett's firming for New South Wales State of Origin selection, with reports he's been told to not jump on a plane back home with the team 17:26

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    Law and Order:
    Ben Roberts-Smith has lost an appeal in his long-running defamation case. Here’s why 16:06


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