Gutting. Just when New Zealanders thought we were starting to reduce our horror road toll, we have a weekend like the one that's just been.
Seven people were dead yesterday as a result of crashes. Four of them - at least - should still be alive. Four men were killed in northern Hawke's Bay early on Saturday after spending a night drinking at a local pub and possibly at another house.
On their way home, the driver failed to take a bend and the vehicle crashed into a nearby paddock, throwing two of them out of the car.
Police have confirmed alcohol appears to have been a factor in the crash.
I'm sure popular actress Robyn Malcolm won't make the mistake of drinking and driving again. She confessed at the weekend she is likely to face a drink-driving charge, describing herself as a "bloody idiot" for deciding to get behind the wheel after a few glasses of wine two weeks ago.
