Unjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicle
The young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.
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Police seize luxury SUV from gang member in New Lynn, along with 8 motorcycles
The gang member was charged with four driving offences for two incidents on Muriwai Beach.
'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconscious
The victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.
'Trapped in their homes' by boy racers: Suburb's nightmare during car meets
Some people felt they couldn't leave their homes while the boy racers were there.
Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years
The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.
Sovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrest
Judge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.
Letters: Where is banks' duty of care on scams?; Easter trading folly
OPINION: Good teachers should not be accountable to a nationally imposed system.
Roadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport Minister
Simeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
Vehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving sting
Twelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.
Older drivers 'worried and confused' about licence renewal process
Having a plan before you can no longer drive is a good idea, says Age Concern.
'Disdain and disrespect': Woman who stood with her back to judge sent to prison
'Yesterday when I asked for an apology you doubled down on your disrespect.'
Cognitive test of Kiwi senior drivers is 'outrageous... discredited', claims neuroscientist
'It would be like giving someone a music test to see if they are good at playing tennis.'
Doctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limit
The man has been refused a discharge without conviction.
Drunk teen driver who crashed into a garden will use landscaping skills to fix damage
Teen offers free landscaping to fix damage caused by his drunken crash into garden.
Craic Day: Multiple crashes and drink-driving on St Paddy's Day
Fence crashes seemed to be a recurring theme.
'Shocking history': Recidivist drink driver clocks up 14th conviction
'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'
NZ's ‘worst drink driver’ back in court yet again
He's killed four people in two crashes, and promises he will never drive again.
Cycling star silent in first court appearance over wife's death
The husband of former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has faced court for the first time.
Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner
He slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.
'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit
Disqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.
Former cycling star to face court over death of wife
Police allege Dennis recklessly struck the 32-year-old mother of two with his car.
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
Pub licence suspended after serving drinks to a man who later died in a crash
The patron had drunk three pints of beer and five shots before driving.
Buckle up or face a $450 fine - Government gets tough with road users
The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.
Fleeing drink-driver pleads guilty to manslaughter
The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.
Number plate surveillance: How many private CCTV cameras can police access?
Documents reveal police are developing rules as searches soar into the tens of thousands.
Mum confronts driver who dragged her son to death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.
Tourist who caused crash left NZ before drink-drive results known
American finance company manager Brett Reck was here on holiday with his wife and child.
Distracted mum crashed after driving through red light
The light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.