People trapped in five-car crash in central Christchurch
A crash in the busy intersection of Sherborne St and Bealey Ave occurred just after 7pm.
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Emergency crews at fatal Tuakau logging-truck crash
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Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
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Police praise man who pulled crash victim to safety
"His actions in no doubt assisted emergency services this morning," say police.
Power being restored after car crashed into pole in Papatoetoe
A car crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hillcrest and Station Rds in Papatoetoe.
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Bike riding worst sport for head injuries in kids, new study shows
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Open your mouth and say argh! Dentist censured for root canal on wrong tooth
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Pedestrian struck by car in Mosgiel suffers serious injuries
Emergency services were called to the accident at 10.20pm.
One killed in SH1 crash near Hunterville
A person has been killed in a crash on SH1 in Hunterville, Rangitīkei.
Woman, 81, dies after being hit by vehicle in Chch
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Officer injured, police car damaged in Christchurch crash
A police officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Apprentice severely injured: Building companies to pay $170,000
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Split-second move: Father swerves out of path of fish-tailing truck
"In my 30 years of driving, it was the closest it has ever been."
Crash witnesses feared son was caught up in fatal smash
A man in his 30s was killed in the crash on Aviemore Dr on Friday.
Former All Blacks star: Hit-and-run 'saved my life'
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Watch: Fatal road crash in Highland Park, Auckland
A car has crashed into a tree in the Auckland suburb of Highland Park.
Fatal crash in Highland Park, East Auckland
A young man was the victim of last night's fatal crash.
Serious crash in Highland Park, East Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit is on the way to the crash scene tonight.
Pedestrian seriously injured after hit by car on North Shore
The accident in Glenfield occurred at 5.37pm tonight, and has closed Chartwell Ave.
Teenager among four injured in serious crash in Manukau
Four people were injured in a serious crash in Manukau early this morning.
Man dies in crash in Waipapa, Northland
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash just north of Kerikeri, Northland.
Thousands of kids walk to school safely every day, principals say
Girl's death was "tragic" but heads say ban on kids walking to school is not the solution.
Walking to school: Under 8s need parents alongside, says road safety advocate
"It's been a long held tradition and for tens of years that we all walk to school."
Major delays after truck hits bridge on Auckland motorway
Delays for drivers heading into the city following 2.45pm crash.
Another person suffered serious injuries
A person has been killed in a crash on the West Coast this morning.
Motorcyclist crashes after police pull out of pursuit
Police spotted the rider travelling at "excess speeds'' about 9.20am in Waiuku.
Two Kiwi water polo players injured in nightclub balcony collapse
Bernadette Doyle, 18, and Emily Nicholson, 21, were injured in the collapse.
Teen shot in South Auckland, street in chaos
A man was dragged away in cuffs, and a Mercedes had crashed into a light pole in Otara.
'It collapsed beneath our feet': NZ water polo team in South Korea nightclub as balcony crumbles
It's believed there have been fatalities, but no reported injuries to New Zealanders.
Wrong-way motorway crash: Driver remains in hospital
Police are not commenting on an investigation into the leaked video footage of the crash.
Southern Motorway crash: Stolen car's collision closed highway for two hours
Part of the Southern motorway had to be closed because of a serious crash this morning.