Highway Cops

A fisherman ends up in hot water, and a drunk driver who can barely stand also gets caught, as the Highway Cops continue their patrol of New Zealand’s busiest roads. The programme tracks these incidents, highlighting the officers’ ongoing work on the country’s most heavily travelled routes.

The broadcast is a single episode of a programme that follows the Highway Cops as they carry out their regular patrols on New Zealand’s busiest roadways. It presents a slice‑of‑life view of law‑enforcement duties, showing the officers on shift and the range of incidents they encounter while keeping the nation’s main thoroughfares safe. In this instalment a fisherman suddenly finds himself in hot water, while a drunk driver – barely able to keep upright – also lands in trouble. Both individuals become the focus of the officers’ attention, illustrating how everyday mishaps can quickly turn into serious offences that demand an immediate response from the Highway Cops. The episode continues to track the ongoing patrols, highlighting the routine vigilance required to manage the flow of traffic on New Zealand’s most heavily used routes. As the cops move from one scene to the next, viewers see how the team deals with a variety of challenges, from minor infractions to more hazardous situations, all within the familiar backdrop of the country’s main highways.