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Mercedes ploughs through Tauranga bakery
No injuries were reported, but the bakery was extensively damaged.

Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist
She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.

Ex-Royal Marine charged after Liverpool parade car carnage
Seventy-nine people, aged 9 to 78, were injured in the incident.

'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her mother
Tracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.

'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrest
The controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.

'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen Audi
He has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.

Family want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed car
Police never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.

'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner
Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.

Watch: Suspected drunk driver ploughs at high speed into security building
A driver crashed a car into Nelson Alarms, causing significant damage and smoke.

'You need help': Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink-driving conviction
Sukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.

Nearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his car
Former New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
Ministers announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.

Swift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for police
Boy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.

Korean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her
Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.

'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed
She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.

'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.

Mayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for police
Graham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.

'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase
He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.

Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.

'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again
'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'