US man guilty of killing three boys after ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank
Anurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".
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Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
Street racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocates
Community leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.
Opinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequences
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.
Watch: 'Freaked out' - hundreds of intimidating bikers cause chaos across Auckland
Petrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.
Man arrested following Southwestern Motorway chase
A man is in custody and charges are being considered.
14-year-old arrested after ram-raid on North Shore jewellery store
The store was raided on Sunday morning, a week after fog cannons were installed.
'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide address
Police case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.
'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in city
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
Dunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limit
The 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.
Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Man's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving charge
The judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.
Drunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped traffic
She drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.
Man lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bed
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s Bay
One driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.
SH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over conviction
Lucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.
Clive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashes
A road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".
Parking fines from high-tech camera cars double in a year to $3.2m
Technology is helping Auckland Transport fine more motorists.
Clean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three wines
She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.
'Taken too soon': Man accused of drug driving in crash that killed passenger
A young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.
‘This is a significant step’: New drug driving law takes effect tomorrow
The presence of impairing drugs in crash drivers’ blood is now generally equal to alcohol.
Woman's wild defence after driving fine
A mother who received a fine for texting while driving has used an unusual defence.
Drivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each day
A Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.
41 cars impounded: Spike in street racing, drink driving after Cyclone Gabrielle
Stay off the roads, and stay sober.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Teen crashes while boasting on phone about evading cops
The 18-year-old reached speeds of up to 180km/h as he fled cops.
Increase in unlicensed dirt bike riders leads to police warning
Police have seen an increase in unlicensed riders on unregistered dirt bikes.
UK PM fined for no seatbelt while filming Instagram video
British leader was reportedly filming an Instagram video promoting govt spending.
'Heartbreaking': Ex-cop sentenced after killing cyclist
Jada Manase fell asleep at the wheel after a night of drinking. Her actions claimed a life
Dirt bikers accused of ‘chewing up’ cricket pitches in ‘aggressive’ incidents
'I struggle to see the motivation, unfortunately it’s just wilful damage.'
'I miss him': The deadly consequences of drink-driving
One man has endured the tragedy of drink-driving for most of his life. He's not alone.