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Drug driving a problem in NZ - survey
Two thirds of cannabis users say the drug doesn't affect their driving ability, while 16 per cent say it improves it.
MPs warned after Nat caught reading while driving
National MP severely embarrassed by read-driving incident, says Bill English.
Telco boss: Cellphones in cars bad call
The head of 2degrees fully supports a ban on cellphones while driving, after he wrote off another car while being distracted by his.
Call for alcohol detectors in drunk drivers' cars
Cars belonging to repeat drunk drivers should be fitted with a disabling device that detects breath alcohol levels, a lobby group says.
Drunk driver, 70, kills new dad
A small community is reeling from the death of a popular teacher and new father mown down by a 70-year-old allegedly "blotto" from drink.
Drug-driving epidemic worse than thought
An online survey of 1200 Kiwi drug users shows one in four drove after taking cannabis in the last year.
Drink-drive inquiry policeman charged
A police officer who avoided a drink-driving blood test because of a legal loophole has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Drunk police officer twice legal limit when pulled over
A senior policeman stopped for erratic driving was so drunk he had to lean on his car for support, court papers say.