The NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024
Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.
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WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Gore driveway
The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later.
Five missions turned down due to weather conditions
'We just have to make the safest decision in response to the conditions we are faced with'
Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
Firefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.
Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei
Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson
Fatal crash in Karaka leaves one dead, another seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Walters Rd and Blackbridge Rd.
Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
The NZ police officers killed in the line of duty
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.
‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder charge
A man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Man charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton
34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton.
One person dies following two-vehicle crash in Selwyn District
The road remains closed after a scene examination.
Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.
Chopper rescue after crash in Waioeka Gorge
Car goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured
Homicide investigation underway after child killed, others injured
Forensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / Supplied
Tairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather update
Pā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.
Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson
'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'
Thousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&V
Organisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.
Gisborne woman named as victim in Boxing Day crash on SH35
Nine people have died on New Zealand roads this holiday period so far.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
Man spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescue
Warning issued to hikers following man's lucky escape after becoming lost in the bush.
Car-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicle
The man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off.
Seventh person dies on NZ roads in five days after fatal Northland crash
Road toll continues to rise in dark five days on our roads.
Five dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in Napier
Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.
Serious-injury accident blocks highway at Otorohanga
One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.
Motorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delays
Police say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Emergency services scramble to serious crash in Tauranga
It's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.
Driver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospital
Motorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.
Child in serious condition after falling, hitting their head at Whangārei Falls
The incident was reported about 7.30pm.