New ZealandFatal crash drink driver escapes jailA woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.17 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandRugby player's reckless driveThe 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.17 Aug 03:53 AM
SportCricketer blames cat for drink driving chargeEngland test cricketer Graeme Swann has told a court his cat was to blame after being caught drink-driving by police earlier this year.16 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after Rav 4 hit-and-runAn 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.16 Aug 04:43 AM
WorldMan's arm amputated roadsideA man's arm was amputated on a Sydney road after he was hit by a drunk driver.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandDrunk speeding at 164km/h tries to hide from copsA 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.13 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandBig majority for lower alcohol limitAlmost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNat MPs might get conscience vote on billNational MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.09 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandPersistence wins fines disputeJeri 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.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandStalked by a parking wardenA cab driver says he's been unfairly ticketed by a warden who happens to be a driver for a rival company.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's 200km/h jaunt horrifies policeA teenage driver on a restricted licence clocked at 200km/h has been accused of "mind-boggling stupidity."06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandArmy battling youth drinking cultureThirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.03 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandDrivers in dark over new bus lane signsAuckland City is refusing to say where on its 36km network of bus lanes it will put new signs and markers today.02 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly half of road deaths involve drugs, alcoholAn ESR report that shows 48 per cent of road deaths over five years involved drugs or alcohol is a 'wake up call'.31 Jul 10:54 PM
