Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
Auckland motorist Ashley Wilson sentenced for death of James Wyatt on Leigh farmland
“I’m required to sentence in accordance with the law,” he said, noting the charge Wilson was found guilty…
Police name driver killed in Whangārei crash as critical investigation continues
Police have not responded to the Northern Advocate’s attempt to clarify what that means as earlier media reporting…
Tesla driver suffers burns after crash ignites ‘thermal runaway’ process in Australia
Multiple brigades responded to the blaze. Photo / NSW RFS – Diamond Beach A spokesperson for NSW Ambulance…
Rotorua taxi robbery: Driver forced to withraw money at gunpoint
“Thankfully, the taxi driver was uninjured but is understandably shaken by this incident,” Brady said. Just before 1am…
Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…
Murupara: Community tip leads to arrest of alleged drunk driver
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Art courier Laurie Burgess grows his collection as he travels Australia delivering to galleries
Laurie Burgess is not just any courier. About 20 years ago, he made the decision to move only…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Burglary getaway driver Toma Arama-Heta appeals to halve jail sentence, citing not enough discounts
In the first burglary, Arama-Heta, then 26, dropped his 17-year-old co-offender at a property on Royal View Rd,…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Auckland Transport bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook pleads guilty to killing passenger Peter Te Kira
Court documents state the two men crossed paths for the final time around 1.40pm on April 27, when…