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Serious crash closes busy West Auckland road, motorist critically injured
A person is fighting for their life after a car struck a tree at Gloria Ave/Te Atatū Rd.
Auckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their lives
Firefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Holiday road toll ends with 17 people killed on our roads
Seventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.
'Horrendous' holiday road toll the highest in five years, 'basic' mistakes often to blame
Seatbelts, speeding, cellphones and alcohol are still the biggest common factors.
Serious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delays
Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.
Omaha tragedy: New details emerge in death of schoolboy on New Year's Day
Auckland teen remembered as a 'loved son, brother and valued friend'.
NZ could save 100 lives a year on roads, AA says
Three more people have died on New Zealand roads in the last day.
Serious crash involving car and pedestrian in Tauranga
The crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.
Omaha tragedy: Police name schoolboy Joshua Hartner, 17, victim of New Year run-over
Police are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.
Motorcyclist's death lifts holiday road toll total to 11
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in the Kaipara District, Northland, overnight.
New Year shattered by teen death in quiet Omaha seaside street
Emergency services were called to Omaha around 4am.
Inquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, dragged
Witnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.
One dead in New Plymouth crash, road to be closed for several hours
Several people are also in hospital following serious crashes in Auckland overnight.
Teenager struck and killed by vehicle in Omaha
A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.
Child, 3, dies after accidental shooting on Christmas Day
The retired sheriff's child reportedly found a gun in a visitor's car.
Elderly woman seriously injured after being struck in supermarket carpark
Driver "shaken", elderly pedestrian seriously injured.
Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work
The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.
Person dies after truck goes over bank; highway closed
The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.
Auckland Harbour Bridge fully open
Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.
One dead after two-car crash south of Taupō
The official holiday road death toll started at 4pm on Christmas eve
Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
Ex-Auckland rugby player in critical condition after multi-storey fall in Amsterdam
He was hoping to make his official debut for Spain in a World Cup qualifying game.
Driver dies after serious crash near Queenstown
About 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.
Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in East Auckland crash, roads closed
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area following the incident.
'We lost our beautiful girl when she closed her eyes' - rising rugby star killed in crash
The 21-year-old died after falling off the back of a utility vehicle.
53 die in horror Mexico migrant-smuggling crash
Rescue workers rushing to a highway accident found a horrific scene.
White Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe
WorkSafe has charged 13 parties with health and safety breaches.
Two people injured after crash in Porirua
One person suffers serious injuries in accident and is being airlifted to hospital.
One dead after Horowhenua crash involving a car and a truck
Emergency services were called to Hokio Beach Rd at around 1pm.