'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crash
A judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".
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Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction
Judge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'
Man without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crash
A man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.
Police clock teen driver at 188km/h
At that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.
Boy racers harming zoo animals with skids and burnouts
Police have launched an investigation after the boy racers' antics near the zoo.
'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Arrests after Tūtira burglary and chase of stolen car
A burglary was interrupted by a shop owner in Tūtira.
Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
It follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.
Doctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth conviction
The GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.
'You were swerving over' - Drunk driver with 10 in van seen losing control on the road
The seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.
Fatal police shooting of Kaoss Price was ‘legally justified’
Kaoss Price died after being shot by a police officer in Taranaki last year.
Family remember 'beloved' hit-and-run victim
Megan Finlayson was remembered by her family as someone with "infectious joy".
Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink
Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.
Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police
Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'
Recidivist drink-drivers appear in Dannevirke court
"If you come back to court for drink-driving, bring your toothbrush."
Watch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mm
The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
Kiri Allan car crash: Police confirm dog unit called in
The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits
Opinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.
Ram-raid: Four people arrested after store burgled
Three people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
'Robbed of my son': Mother's heartbreak after son, 4, dies after dad's drunken crash
The child's father has now been jailed.
Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Casidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.
Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver
The occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.
Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans
Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
8-year-old girl in ‘life-threatening condition’ after deadly London school crash
The car crash has already claimed the life of another young girl.
Police concerned about drink-drivers after testing blitz reveals 16 motorists over limit
'Expect to see us anywhere, anytime,' say cops as they send a warning to drink-drivers.
Car crashes into two others after three people attempt to flee police
The chase first began in Papakura and ended in Te Atatu Peninsula.
Making the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics?
'If they can't get them from Mum and Dad, they need to get them from school.'
‘Shocking’ truck dashcam footage shows state of dangerous driving
Drivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crash
Davidson’s charge comes three months after the Beverly Hills crash.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100
The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.
'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/h
Darren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.