
Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis
Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.
Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.
The truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.
Bradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
Anurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
Community leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.
Petrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.
Police case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
The 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
The judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.
She drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
Technology is helping Auckland Transport fine more motorists.
A road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".
She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.
A young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.
The presence of impairing drugs in crash drivers’ blood is now generally equal to alcohol.
A mother who received a fine for texting while driving has used an unusual defence.
A Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.
Stay off the roads, and stay sober.
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
The 18-year-old reached speeds of up to 180km/h as he fled cops.
Police have seen an increase in unlicensed riders on unregistered dirt bikes.