Australian Olympian honoured with emotional tribute
Melissa Hoskins was remembered at the Australian road championships.
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Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.
Teens flee police across Auckland: Car spiked twice, breaks down on motorway
Four teens were arrested after one incident and an 18yo is in custody after another.
'A tragic time': Horrific final moments of Olympian’s life revealed
New details have emerged regarding the final moments of Hoskins’ life.
Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.
Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death
A manslaughter trial is slated for August.
Driving tickets soar despite missed mobile speed camera target
Fines for driving while texting have now increased threefold.
Kiwi driver accused of killing five people in horror Aussie beer garden crash
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Pedestrian in serious condition following serious crash in Parnell
Emergency services were notified over the accident around 4.30pm.
'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rage
Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.
Checkpoints set up anywhere, anytime over summer
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Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit
“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”
Death of man whose body wasn't found for nearly a year remains unexplained
Joel Linwood died after fleeing police following a crash in 2021.
Cars banned in some streets to curb 'anti-social' drivers
A Waikato council is banning cars on some streets to deal with bad drivers.
'Who's the a**hole?': Threatening note left over car parking
The business card criticised their parking and carried a threat.
Motorist pleads not guilty to killing unborn child during illegal street race
Police said the defendant hit a pregnant pedestrian during a street race.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chase
Libby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
Triple the limit at 10am: Drink drivers blowing 'ridiculous' levels
'These people are sharing the roads with our family, our friends, and our colleagues.'
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed
Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
From stuck jandals to stressed-out dogs: 'Worst and most wild' driving excuses revealed
Some motorists' cop-outs were 'too funny not to share'.
Watch: 'Dashcam d***heads' - Shocking Kiwi driving caught on video
Kiwi drivers really are this bad. Do you spot yourself here?
'Little fighter': Dad says Sapphire Wakefield making small improvements as she turns 6 in hospital
Schoolgirl hit by a driver who may have been on the phone is "showing signs of healing".
'It was horrific': Girl fighting for life after being run over walking home from school
Little Sapphire Wakefield was resuscitated three times at the scene of the accident.
Exclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash charges
Former minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.
Drunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campground
He admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.
No sign of terrorism in US-Canada border explosion, says NY governor
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Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.
Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school
Man scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.