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Fatal crash drink driver escapes jail
A woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.
Rugby player's reckless drive
The dangerous combination of a weekend of drinking and a sleeping pill resulted in Jarrad Hoeata going on a reckless drive that ended when motorists blocked him off the road.
Cricketer blames cat for drink driving charge
England test cricketer Graeme Swann has told a court his cat was to blame after being caught drink-driving by police earlier this year.
Police seek witnesses after Rav 4 hit-and-run
An 18-year-old was left with multiple fractures to his legs when he was hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porirua yesterday.
Man's arm amputated roadside
A man's arm was amputated on a Sydney road after he was hit by a drunk driver.
Drunk speeding at 164km/h tries to hide from cops
A man caught travelling at 164km/h in the BOP had other motorists to blame after he was found with a breath alcohol reading over twice the legal limit.
Big majority for lower alcohol limit
Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.
Nat MPs might get conscience vote on bill
National MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.
Persistence wins fines dispute
Jeri Knight might be 80 years old but it didn't stop her beating the might of the Manukau City Council over a wrongly issued car warrant of fitness fine.
Stalked by a parking warden
A cab driver says he's been unfairly ticketed by a warden who happens to be a driver for a rival company.
Teen's 200km/h jaunt horrifies police
A teenage driver on a restricted licence clocked at 200km/h has been accused of "mind-boggling stupidity."
Army battling youth drinking culture
Thirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.
Drivers in dark over new bus lane signs
Auckland City is refusing to say where on its 36km network of bus lanes it will put new signs and markers today.
Nearly half of road deaths involve drugs, alcohol
An ESR report that shows 48 per cent of road deaths over five years involved drugs or alcohol is a 'wake up call'.