Man dies after being Tasered and pepper-sprayed when he threatened cops with samurai sword
The man passed out after being Tasered by police.
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Long-serving councillor admits to drink-driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.
All Black Caleb Clarke sped 110km/h through residential zone as police helicopter followed
Newly released court documents state he also ran a red light while evading police.
Watch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcut
Video of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.
Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof
The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.
Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate
Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.
ABs star 'apologetic and embarrassed', admits dangerous driving and evading police
He didn't appear in court in person today but pleaded guilty through his lawyer.
Senior cop acquitted of causing death in 190km/h motorcycle pursuit
The person who died had meth and cannabis in his system, the defence emphasised.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Ronan Keating slams ‘broken’ justice system after brother’s death
'It’s a joke and it’s morally corrupt.'
‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer
Fashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.
Mother charged with reckless driving after fatal crash
Police alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.
Marketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank payments
The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.
Poorly painted Ford Falcon crashes into Hawke’s Bay house, driver and passenger flee
Police call for witnesses of 'poorly painted blue Ford Falcon' with no rego plates.
‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spree
The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.
Watch: ‘Licence from the Weetbix box’ - Truckie’s near-miss after illegal move
A truck driver's dangerous move has been outed by NZTA.
Watch: Boy racer facing multiple charges after performing burnouts in Lower Hutt
The 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and had his car impounded.
Cause of PM’s limo crash revealed in private messages and photos
Police blame driver 'misjudgment' for the roundabout collision.
Disqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car
'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
Editorial: 'Faster you go – the bigger the mess' so Govt better know what it’s doing
OPINION: NZ's annual road toll is a national shame and speed is often a factor.
Licence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymore
The man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.
Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid
Another driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.
'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding tickets
His lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.
Green MP apologises for not wearing seatbelt
Benjamin Doyle didn't wear a seatbelt in a cab on Thursday.
Former Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one night
She was five times over the legal limit - twice.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
Watch: 'Red mist' blamed for policeman’s dangerous U-turn in front of truck
The officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.
‘Don’t know what a firearm is': Man busted with .22 rifle, 30cm knife
Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.
Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway
Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.
'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers
More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.