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Arrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'
Three teenage boys were arrested last night in relation to a pack attack which left two police officers seriously injured.
Lauaki decision sends message 'violence is ok' - campaigner
Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.
Police back rise in drinking age
Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.
Death-crash driver's dad speaks out
A woman who allegedly killed a grandmother after speeding from a police checkpoint had drunk about four vodka energy drinks over two hours, her father has said.
Son dobs in drink-drive mum to police
A teenager who feared for the safety of his sister and her friend took his drink-driving mother's keys and a bottle of gin, then called police.
Mum killed by 8am drink-driver says witness
A mother has been killed by a driver who witnesses said was extremely drunk at 8am.
Right hand road rule gets thumbs down
The days of rental car companies giving pamphlets to confused overseas visitors and crossing their fingers they'll cope with NZ's oddball right-hand rule look set to be over.
NZ's right-hand rule set for change
New Zealand's unique right-hand rule, a relic of an old Melbourne tram system and cause of 2560 crashes a year, is set to be scrapped.
Cutting drink-drive limits will hurt majority - lawyers
Reducing the current legal blood alcohol limit will hurt the law-abiding majority without tackling repeat offenders, say lawyers.
Lower adult blood alcohol limits a 'no-brainer'
The Govt's failure to immediately commit to lowering blood alcohol limits for adult drivers is "just not good enough", say advocacy organisations.
Zero alcohol for drivers under 20
The Govt intends imposing a zero alcohol level on drivers aged under 20, Steven Joyce has confirmed.
Women's ice hockey players drink and smoke on ice
Canadian women's ice hockey team celebrate their gold medal win over the USA with beer, champagne and cigars on the ice.