In an opinion-piece for Newsroom, Jess Berentson-Shaw compares the 1994 movie Speed with attempts to reshape our transport system.

In our weekly round-up of the best climate coverage in the local media: Keith Woodford investigates the carbon offset process in New Zealand; data shows that as petrol prices soared this year, sales dipped; and parent-organised 'bike chains' are helping Kiwi kids jump on their wheels to get to school.