26 dead in a week: The human cost of the road toll
Twenty-six people died in one the deadliest weeks on our roads. These are their stories.
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The human toll of the darkest week on our roads
The human toll of the darkest week on our roads.
'Blood everywhere': Man tried to help victim of hit-and-run
Two men are in ICU after being hit by a car while they were out walking in Gisborne.
Motorway mayhem: Crashes cause delays for Auckland commuters
Motorists are urged to take care.
Taupō crash victim died doing what he loved - riding motorcycles
Colin Stephenson, 59, was one of 27 people killed on New Zealand roads last week.
Editorial: Speed tweaks part of saving lives on roads
EDITORIAL: Worsening road toll demands answers.
Road workers' deaths prompt industry 'pause' this morning
Workers pause work from 8am to 12pm to focus on creating safer working environments.
'Kind and gentle': Tributes for 13yo killed in crash, best friend in coma
A Givealittle page has been set up to help the parents of a Mangatainoka crash victim.
Horror start to week as rider killed in Remuera - 28 dead in nine days
Horror run on New Zealand roads continues.
One person trapped in serious crash near Upper Hutt
Police say initial indications are one person has been seriously hurt.
Person dead after truck collides with car in Warkworth
The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
Crash dad's plea: 'I don't want to see broken families like mine'
Baby Te Tairawhiti's first words after the crash that killed his mum were: 'Mum and Dad'.
Speed cameras whack Aucklanders hardest
But 87 per cent of the time, Auckland motorists escaped licence demerit points on fines.
Worst week on NZ roads in 16 years
Govt says its road safety measures will have an impact, but not immediately.
Slow journey home: Traffic delays for Aucklanders after multiple crashes
A truck has jack-knifed on the Bombay Hills, one of several incidents causing delays.
SH30 closed after serious crash in Rotoma, near Rotorua
Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.15pm.
Auckland's Waterview Tunnel closed due to overheight vehicle
Motorists were being asked to avoid the area if possible, or be prepared for delays.
Truck driver seriously injured after crashing, rolling over bridge in Auckland
A man in his 30s was the sole occupant of the truck.
Adult, child die in crash: 24 people killed on roads in one week
The crash happened at the intersection of Russley Rd and Yaldhurst Rd.
Three people hurt as car flips in Hamilton crash
A car reportedly hit a kerb and flipped, before it then hit a tree and a power pole.
Two people killed in serious crash in Mangatainoka
Police were alerted to the two-car crash around 5.45pm.
Pedestrian critical after hit by bus
Emergency services were called to the incident on Symonds St.
Cement truck rolls down bank, driver in hospital
A cement truck driver has been taken to hospital after a crash in South Auckland.
'Worst crash I've ever seen': Driver dead after smashing into Hawke's Bay bridge
The mangled Holden Commodore has been removed from the scene.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.
'The load was so secure': Digger survives truck's roll in Hawke's Bay
Two drivers and a digger came away with hardly a scratch after two truck crashes.
'Unbelievable' loss: Nine killed in nine hours on roads
To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.
Double fatal accused couldn't leave hospital bed for court appearance
A Northland mother and her toddler were killed in a car crash during the weekend.
Nine dead on roads: Boy, 11, survives crash that killed family members
Five members of same family died in Tirohanga Rd crash south of Kinleith.
Driver dies after in watery crash near Auckland Airport
A driver has died after crash near Auckland Airport
Motorcyclist dies near Nelson
Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.
Man charged with drink driving and causing fatal Northland crash
Further charges are possible after two people died in the crash and two are in hospital.
SH27 closed after minibus crash
A minibus crash has closed State Highway 28 at Tatuanui, north of Matamata.
'Multiple incidents': Southbound lanes of Auckland's Harbour Bridge reopened
Motorists can expect "significant" delays.