Drugged drivers
On the same day the Government tabled new legislation to help
police test motorists they suspect are driving while under the
influence of drugs, Close Up joined some volunteer drug testers
uncovering some alarming results in Lower Hutt. Police Minister
Annette King today tabled the Land Transport Amendment Bill which
will make it compulsory for drivers police suspect are on drugs to
perform a roadside impairment test. A two year study into the
emerging problem has revealed that 2-3 motorists a week are killed
on New Zealand roads while drugs are present in their blood
streams, and that New Zealand has a higher rate of people driving
on drugs than than many other countries. Police Minister Annette
King was in the Close Up studio to discuss the problem and the new
legislation.
Jamie Foxx
Everything Jamie Foxx touches turns to Gold. The comedian turned
actor won an Oscar for his performance in the Ray Charles biopic,
has featured in Hip Hop tracks like Kanye West's smash hit Gold
Digger, released his own album - Unpredictable - and has recently
returned to the stage as a comedian. Foxx has a new movie out - The
Kingdom - which he stars in alongside Jennifer Garner and Jason
Bateman. All three sat down with Tim Wilson recently - in an
exclusive interview - to talk about the movie, what drives them,
and how they relax.
Close Up has been inundated with inquires about a smoking machine that featured on the show last week. The machine boasted a 70 percent success rate in stopping cigarette users craving after just one hit. BiCom stop smoking treatments are available in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Invercargill. For further information contact Helen Loveday on 03 5480998 or email jloveday@paradise.net.nz or Warren Pearson at info@quitsmokingclinic.co.nz
