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No escaping long arm of the law
A speeding driver has been ticketed by the same policeman on both sides of the world.
Watchdog renews call for rethink on police pursuit policy
The head of the police watchdog body is again calling for a rethink on pursuit policy after two more deaths from high-speed smashes.
Police will continue to pursue offenders - Collins
Police cannot stop chasing offenders or the practice of driving off will become more common, the Police Minister says.
Police investigate Waikato hit-and-run
Police are hunting a hit-and-driver who ran into a group of men fighting in central Hamilton overnight.
Minor crime led to all killer chases
All police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the Herald under the Official Information Act reveal.
High-flyer faces road-rage charge
A high-flying financial analyst is accused of a road-rage attack that left a motorist with broken legs.
Road rage-accused name released
A leading financial adviser accused of a road rage hit-and-run incident can be named for the first time.
Manslaughter charge over roadside picnic death
A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman hit by a car while picnicking with a friend on the roadside north of Wellington last month.
Arrest after fatal hit-and-run
A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday.
NZ Post repeat drink-driver kept job
NZ Post allowed a Manawatu mailman to keep driving for them, despite knowing about a string of drink-driving convictions.