Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
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Teen cyclist's helmet split in two after being knocked off bike by 84-year-old driver
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Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
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She will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.
Australian woman accused of trying to kill 7-year-old girl in fiery car crash
The woman and girl were pulled from the burning vehicle by passersby.
YouTuber who exceeded 240km/h on motorbike wanted on multiple charges in Colorado
The motorcyclist sped from Colorado Springs to Denver in just 20 minutes.
Holidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beach
A child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.
Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'
Driver says the behaviour is not unusual and he is "exasperated" by the danger posed.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
'Crushing blow': Trainee pilot's dreams may be over after drunken crash
Junior Hoap borrowed a car, hit a power pole and badly injured his passenger.
Man faces court after giving sibling’s name to police
Man allegedly gives brother’s details when pulled over for drink-driving.
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crash
Finance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.
Repeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheel
Wayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.
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Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.
UFC star Israel Adesanya avoids drink-driving conviction
He pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.
Woman tried to run down ex who was meant to be home watching their kids
Mariana Tehana thought he had left the children at home alone so he could go to town.
Teens arrested after crashing into car, driving on wrong side of motorway
The two teenagers, allegedly in a stolen car, fled 18km from Newmarket to Whenuapai.
Australian Olympian honoured with emotional tribute
Melissa Hoskins was remembered at the Australian road championships.
Letters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand art
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'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023
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
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