Helmets
Rugby research promises safety gamechanger
A group of Otago University researchers are about to release their initial findings from a ground-breaking study into the effects of head-knocks and concussion among rugby players at all levels of the… Audio
Cycling helmet advocate Patrick Dingemans explains compulsion necessity
Compulsory cycling safety advocate, Patrick Dingemans explains why he and others campaigned to make wearing them mandatory. Audio
Calls for helmet laws to be part of 'Accessible Streets'
Safety advocate Lance Wiggs wants New Zealand's compulsory cycling helmet laws to be up for debate in the government's 'Accessible Street" discussion document. Audio
Alison Griswold: Americans divided over e-scooters arrival
New York based Quartz journalist Alison Griswold explains the mixed reaction to the e-scooter phenomenon as it rolled out in cities across the U.S. She says it's a case of regulators playing catch up… Audio
Cameron Swanson: e-scooters poised to hit our streets
The new rage in micro-mobility is about to be unleashed our streets. Two companies have licences to operate electric scooter ride share schemes. Onzo and Lime are both going to battle it out on… Audio
Helmet law change protest
A new cycling lobby group has been formed to stop making it compulsory to wear helmets. Biking Choice talks to Jesse about why they want a law change. Audio
Cyclists take more risks wearing helmets
A British study's found cyclists who wear helmets are more likely to take risks than those without. Audio
Farming leader appalled by $40,000 helmet fine
A farming leader says Worksafe New Zealand is out of control after a farming couple in Marlborough were fined 20-thousand dollars each for failing to wear helmets while riding quadbikes. Audio