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Death crash accused threatened to hurt someone, court told
A man accused of deliberately driving his car into two other vehicles, killing a woman, said "he was going to f*** someone up", the High Court hears.
Death crash accused seemed drunk, court told
A man accused of deliberately driving his car into other vehicles - killing a young woman - seemed to be "really drunk" that night, a petrol station worker told a court today.
Death crash deliberate, says Crown
The man accused of deliberately causing a fatal crash was found at the scene with a bottle of beer between his legs, a court hears.
Widow's fury after drink-driver allowed back on road
The grieving widow of the victim of an alleged drink-driver has lashed out at the law that allowed the accused back behind the wheel.
Drunk driver admits manslaughter of friend
A drunk teenage driver who crossed a median strip and collided with a Toyota Hilux admits killing his friend in the smash.
MP's daughter faces drink driving charge
Cabinet minister Paula Bennett's daughter will today appear in court on drink driving charges after being caught during a blitz.
Bed-wetting Hasselhoff whacks doctor
'The Hoff' drunkenly wet his bed and then punched a doctor, according to British press.