Car crash accused was in 'psychotic state'
The judge said it was clear "something was going on" when the crash happened.
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Weather: Southerly switch to bite north by Wednesday
Thunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Local Focus: Who is Heather Te Au-Skipworth, Maori Party candidate for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti?
Heather Te Au-Skipworth's election profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Meka Whaitiri, Labour candidate for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti?
Meka is passionate for Māori welfare and Downton Abbey. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Meka Whaitiri, Labour candidate for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti?
Meka is passionate for Māori welfare and Downton Abbey. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Elizabeth Kerekere, Green candidate for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti?
Elizabeth Kerekere favours rainbow youth and Tiger King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Elizabeth Kerekere, Green candidate for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti?
Elizabeth Kerekere favours rainbow youth and Tiger King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man jailed after homeless victim left 'disfigured, depressed and bewildered'
Andre Cooper became "enraged" when he thought he was being belittled.
The Road Ahead: Inside 'The Beltway' - where the real world meets politics
Christchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.
Flight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch Airport
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
Whanganui's sporting week
The long running traditional school sports exchange had a predictable outcome.
Local Focus: Wairarapa candidates address credibility
Wairarapa candidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa candidates address credibility
Wairarapa candidates on party credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
National promises to double Wellington's tunnels in $4b spend-up
Party announces commitment to transport if elected.
Local Focus: Who is Celia Wade-Brown, Green candidate for Wairarapa?
Celia spills the beans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Mike Butterick, National candidate for Wairarapa?
National's man for Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ron Mark, NZFirst candidate for Wairarapa?
Lack of confidence is not an issue for Ron Mark. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Kieran McAnulty, Labour candidate for Wairarapa?
Kieran McAnulty's Wairarapa electorate self-profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Mike Butterick, National candidate for Wairarapa?
National's man for Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Kieran McAnulty, Labour candidate for Wairarapa?
Kieran McAnulty's Wairarapa electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Celia Wade-Brown, Green candidate for Wairarapa?
Celia spills the beans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ron Mark, NZ First candidate for Wairarapa?
Lack of confidence is not an issue for Ron Mark. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Damaged billboards: Labour MP spends Sunday fixing hoardings
A Labour MP says he's also spent today fixing up damaged billboards.
Local Focus: Why not just tax the rich? Wairarapa candidates argue tax
Responses to the Greens wealth tax idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Why not just tax the rich? Wairarapa candidates argue tax
Responses to the Greens wealth tax idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Demand for water in Wellington could outstrip supply by 2026
Region looking to water meters ahead of coming up with $250 million for new water source.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
90 minutes to spare ... in Greytown
An insider's guide to making the most of a short stop in this Wairarapa town.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Audrey Young: Collins tries out campaign jokes
Comment: National leader almost a pro on the campaign trail.
'Just gutted': Family without credit card denied entry to hotel
Jade Legge's family had to drive 300km home again because the rest of the region was full.
Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.