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Drivers between the age of 15 and 19 are seven times more likely to crash than drivers in the 45 to 49 age group, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today.

Acting Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven has announced that road user charges for vehicles over six tonnes will increase by an average of 11 per cent from 1 April 2007.

Acting Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven has advised that the annual inflation adjustment of petrol excise duties and road user charges for one to six tonne vehicles will take place on 1 April 2007.

There will be no change to the current duty free arrangements with Australia when new security measures relating to liquids, aerosols and gels come into effect on 31 March, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven confirmed today.

Legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s aviation security has been introduced to Parliament, Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven announced today.

New Zealand's high aviation security standards will be further enhanced with the introduction of new explosive trace detection equipment at our international airports from around June this year, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven announced today.

The public are invited to comment on proposed new rules reduce excessive vehicle noise

Major public awareness campaign designed to educate travellers about new limits on liquids, aerosols etc.in carry-on baggage.

Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death of children up to 14 years of age, Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven said today.

Motorists returning home from their summer holidays over the next few days are being advised to take special care on the roads, Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven said today.

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven is encouraged by the increase in care taken by New Zealand motorists in 2006, resulting in the lowest annual road toll since 1960.

Many New Zealanders will be driving on the roads this summer and with the proper care and attention, we can all arrive at our planned destinations safely, Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven said today.

The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven today at Parliament.

Greater personal privacy for the NZ Motor Vehicle Register is the aim of new measures being worked on by the Transport Safety Minister

Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven has called on the Aviation Industry Association (AIA) to play a leadership role in improving the public perception of the general aviation sector in New Zealand.

New measures to take excessively noisy vehicles off the road have just come into effect Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven announced today.

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven today said the first step in the government's drive to target noisy vehicles will come into force in three weeks.

A new internet site giving New Zealand drivers up-to-date information on vehicle fuel consumption was unveiled by Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven at Parliament today.

An objective test to combat noisy vehicles is nearing completion

The Bil passed through all its remainng stages on 16 March

A new Bill will allow passenger service drivers whose passenger endorsements expired on 16 January to apply for reinstatement

Measures to combat noisy vehicles are close to completion and are being implemented soon

Only Santa has an excuse to speed this holiday season

A new licensing system should make it easier for more older drivers to stay on the road for longer