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Police Urge Safe Driving for Matariki Weekend Amid Rising Road Toll

9 Jul 2026 2:01 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are urging drivers to make safe choices this Matariki long weekend, highlighting 175 road deaths this year. Officers will focus on restraints, impairment, speed, and distraction, promising enforcement to ensure everyone returns home safely.

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