New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-flyer faces road-rage chargeA high-flying financial analyst is accused of a road-rage attack that left a motorist with broken legs.01 Dec 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateRoad rage-accused name releasedA leading financial adviser accused of a road rage hit-and-run incident can be named for the first time.01 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge over roadside picnic deathA 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.24 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandArrest after fatal hit-and-runA 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday. 21 Nov 04:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Post repeat drink-driver kept jobNZ Post allowed a Manawatu mailman to keep driving for them, despite knowing about a string of drink-driving convictions.15 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving deaths due to 'problem drivers'Almost three-quarters of drink driving deaths are caused by recidivist drink-drivers.14 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandElderly man found critically injured on streetAn elderly man is being taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found on a street in Onehunga.11 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandMother's death gives life to othersThe vision of her mother dying in hospital after being knocked off her bike by a motorist asleep at the wheel is imprinted on Sarah Carr's mind.10 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriver who fell asleep, killed cyclist sentencedA West Coast driver who fell asleep and killed a cyclist faces a much longer self-imposed sentence than the community detention handed down, says her lawyer.10 Nov 02:20 AM