A crash turns a local kindy into a drive-though, there's foam flying off a trailer in a gale, and a restricted driver speeding in a convertible is pushing his abilities and his luck.

Mail thieves on the run in Te Puna, drinking while driving, and an hour after being disqualified for dangerous speed a driver is back behind the wheel.

This time on Highway Cops: why the chicken van crossed the road in Motueka, a kayak rescue at Ōhope Beach, and two speeding tickets in one trip.

The Italian supercar and the Aussie superstar, and there's magic in the air when a minivan driver is found with mushrooms.

This time on Highway Cops: a truckie's seatbelt and safe driving save his neck when a tyre blows, and a cellphone spotting exercise uncovers far too many drivers typing and swiping.

This time on Highway Cops: A tractor roll-over requires an urgent helivac, then flooding hits the Tasman region and travellers get cut off by the rising waters.

This time on Highway Cops: Woolly road hazards in the Maniototo, bikers behaving badly and a driver with a fake license.

This time on Highway Cops: Salmon secrets from a speeding fisher, a truck tumbles over a ledge, and a lame mustang blocks traffic on a Taranaki highway.

This time on Highway Cops: A pirate runs aground on his way home, perilous parking in Nelson, and a bumper stumper with three different license plates.

This time on Highway Cops: It's a rough start to the New Year for drivers who are still affected by the Eve's partying.