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Killer can't drink or drive on release

A killer driver won't be able to drink or drive for half a year after he is released from prison next month.

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Child, 7, drives drunk grandfather

An Auckland man has been convicted over having his grandchild, 7, drive him after the man had been drinking.

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New sentencing ruled for Gisborne athlete

An international sportswoman from Gisborne will have to return to court.

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Both girls had been taken to Whakatane Hospital last night  (file)

Injured 4yo girl moved to Starship

One of two girls hit by an alleged drink driver in the Bay of Plenty town of Ohope has been transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital.

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Alleged drink-driver hits two girls in BOP

A 43-year-old man, who had allegedly been drinking, has been charged with hitting and injuring two girls with a vehicle in the Bay of Plenty town Ohope.

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Benjamin Beazley leaves court this morning (3 News)

Man admits asking mate to drive drunk

A Canterbury man has admitted encouraging his friend to drive drunk before a crash that led to the driver's death.

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Driving with beer goggles video

If you've ever been tempted to drive drunk - firstly: don't. Secondly: watch this.

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The Government is considering changing drink-drive alcohol levels (file)

Govt considering drink-drive options

The Government is considering changing drink-drive alcohol levels as part of a plan to improve road safety.

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Drink-drivers avoid conviction

About 50 people a year escape a drink-driving conviction.

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The car reached speeds of up to 130 km/hr while being pursued by police (file)

Teens flee police in overnight chase

Tauranga Police are horrified by the actions of two groups of young teenagers overnight.

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The goggles simulate what it's like to drive after having six to eight standard drinks over a couple of hours

'Beer goggles' raise drinking awareness video

When you think of the term "beer goggles" you don't usually think of this.

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Home detention for 7-time drink driver

A repeat drink driver in Canterbury has been sentenced to six months home detention after being convicted for a seventh time.

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The Chihuahua was taken to an animal control facility (file pic)

'Super drunk' driver arrested with dog

A woman who wanted to get her Chihuahua home before she went to jail has been arrested and charged with driving while "super drunk".

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Harsher rules for disqualified drivers? video

A coroner has recommended people who are jailed and disqualified from driving should lose their licences when they're freed.

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Sportswoman may face charges video

Police may appeal a judge's decision to discharge a sportswoman without conviction on drink-driving charges.

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Drink-driving sportswoman let-off

There's outrage at a decision by a Gisborne judge to allow a sportswoman who was caught drink-driving to get off scott-free.

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Lynda Cameron, 54, received three months at a residential treatment programme at St Mark’s in Blenheim

Repeat drink driver at 'rock bottom'

A repeat drink driver in Christchurch has this afternoon been sentenced on other alcohol-related charges.

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Lynda Cameron will appear at 2.15 today (file)

Repeat drink-driver back in Chch court

A repeat drink-driver in Christchurch will today be sentenced on other alcohol-related charges.

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Australian states have a drink-drive limit of 50mcg

Public backs lower drink-drive limit

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis support lowering the drink-drive limit and bringing the country in line with others.

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In the past two years more than 1,700 17-year-olds have been caught drink driving

Teen drink drivers worry police video

Figures obtained by 3 News reveal that hundreds of teens are being caught drink driving.

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