The 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.

Police have asked for the public's help to track two armed robbers who stole cigarettes and tobacco from a Hamilton diary on Sunday.

A 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.

David Tamihere's Parole Board has requested a report on his suitability for "residential restrictions", for his release.

Hamilton police are praising neighbours for helping to catch brother and sister burglars yesterday.

A police car stolen from a checkpoint in Hamilton in the early hours of today has been found.

The Auckland coach is a firm believer that modern rugby is a 22-man game.

A shattered family is waiting for answers after a seemingly healthy teenager was found dead in bed without any apparent cause.