Road to ruin: The deadly highway to Northland
SH1 is Northland's link to the rest of NZ - a section is also the region's biggest killer.
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'It was a nightmare': Family tells of fatal Christmas day crash
A 22km stretch of State Highway 1. Just why is the notorious section of road so deadly?
One critical and road blocked in SH2, Mangatawhiri crash
Motorists have been warned to avoid the area.
Coromandel coast road: SH25 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured
Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.
Pedestrian critically injured in Whangarei
Police received a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian about 11pm.
Police name teen pedestrian killed by car near Gore
Police seeking members of public who might have seen teen walking along Waimea Valley Rd.
Holiday road toll of 9 lowest in five years
Nine people were killed on New Zealand roads during the Christmas and New Year period,
Police name man killed in Colville crash
Police responded to the fatal crash at 11.17pm on Monday.
Teen dies after being struck by vehicle on road near Gore
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Waimea Highway about 12.30am.
NZ Post buggies: 249 crashes and 80 driver injuries
NZ Post Paxsters were involved in 249 crashes in 2018, more than double since 2017.
All lanes now cleared on Harbour Bridge, but congestion remains
Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have all been reopened after earlier crashes.
Person dies following Wairarapa crash last month
Single-vehicle crash happened near Martinborough on December 12.
Delays over Auckland Harbour Bridge after crash
The crash has now cleared, however, motorists are being advised to allow extra time.
'Horrific': Road toll is deadliest year in a decade
It is the worst road toll since 2009 when 384 people lost their lives.
Person critically injured after car crashes into bank in South Taranaki
A person has been critically injured in a crash in Waverley, South Taranaki.
Road toll close to 2017 tally
Crashes have closed state highways at Karapiro and between Taupo and Napier.
Three people injured in crash in Mōkau, Waitomo District
Emergency services were called to the crash on North St at 7.42am this morning.
Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.
'It's pretty major': Top Kiwi photographer's horror crash
Kiwi skateboarding photographer seriously injured in crash days before Christmas.
Trapped driver freed after car hits tree on Tamaki Drive
Firefighters cut trapped driver out of a car after crash following medical event.
Emergency services called to Wairoa crash
Emergency services are at a crash on Frasertown Rd in Wairoa this afternoon
Man dies after driving into river at campground
The fatal accident at a Blenheim campground occurred shortly after midnight.
Motorcyclist killed by 72yo driving wrong way on motorway
Reports indicated car involved in collision was travelling the wrong way down motorway.
One dead, four injured in Palmerston North crash
Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.
Median barrier saves couple from head-on accident
Valerie May has a median barrier to thank for celebrating her 90th birthday this year.
'Loved and respected' chef killed in Te Puna crash
Te Puna crash victim's family, friends and workmates mourn talented chef.
'I will never be fully recovered': Community leader relives horrific crash
Tina Jennen suffered horrific injuries and still experiences pain and a lot of stiffness.
Watch: Christmas calamity on world's steepest street
Heavily laden vehicle loses traction and slides backwards down world's steepest street.
Watch: Bogan's hilarious advice to avoid speeding tickets
He might have you in stitches, but Benny Bogan's message could save your life.
Grieving parents urge care on roads: 'No parent should go through this'
Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.
Plea to drive safely as road toll heads to 9-year high
Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.
The 'Killing Fields' of Dome Valley to be made safer
Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.
One person confirmed dead after vehicle plunges into Whanganui River
The number of occupants that were in the truck is unknown at this stage.