Brian Rudman: Pursuit policy dead wrong
COMMENT: Too many chases of minor traffic offences end in death, says Brian Rudman.
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Editorial: Police need a new pursuit rule
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Man killed in Morrinsville crash - 12 dead in 5 days
A horror week on the roads has continued with another fatal crash.
Two Germans and an Aucklander killed in crashes
Two Germans and an Auckland woman were victims of a horror period on NZ's roads.
Innocent mum's death: 'I heard the chase and couldn't believe it was her'
She died when a car fleeing police crashed into her vehicle early Sunday morning.
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Four trapped, one critical following three separate crashes
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Crash closes SH5 between Putaruru and Rotorua
Fire and Emergency is freeing a driver after the car they were in collided with a truck
Triple fatality: Police should consider a ban on all pursuits, says AA
Police and the Government should be periodically looking at reviewing police pursuits.
Motoring editor calls for police pursuits ban
The call followed the deaths of three people following a high-speed police chase.
Wheelchair user injured in collision with car
The wheelchair user suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
One person suffering critical injuries following crash near Invercargill
The solo occupant was airlifted to Dunedin hospital by a St John helicopter.
'They had a future, now they're gone': Top cop on horror crashes
Police ask drivers to think before making a decision and to drive to the conditions.
Fatal 6km pursuit: Fleeing driver caused triple fatal crash
Fleeing driver overtook truck, colliding with an oncoming car, killing innocent motorist.
Three injured, one critical in Northland crash
All three patients were taken to hospital by helicopter.
The other side of crime: The son who never came home
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Two killed, main road closed after crash near Whakapapa
Intersection of SH48 and SH47 in the central North Island closed after double fatal crash.
One dead, one serious after North Island crashes
A person has been killed after a crash in Northland.
Teen hit by car after pushing brother to safety
A teenager pushing his brother in a pram was badly injured when they were hit by a car.
Saddle Rd reopened after truck crash, further smashes in Hawke's Bay
There have been a number of crashes in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.
Two critical after serious South Canterbury crash
The crash occurred on the Timaru-Temuka Highway in South Canterbury.
Two hurt as truck and car crash near Matamata
Two people have been taken to Waikato Hospital after a crash near Matamata.
One dead after serious crash near Awakino Tunnel
The incident has closed SH3 north of the Awakino Tunnel.
New Lynn crash: Motorcyclist in serious condition
Motorcyclist is in a serious condition after a crash with a car in New Lynn, Auckland.
Inquest told of 'flash' and then 'horrendous bang'
The car's four wheels became airborne on impact with the truck, witness says.
Inquest for crash in Te Kuiti
Coroner Mike Robb and police are involved in an inquest visiting the crash scene on Oparure Rd, Te Kuiti.
One dead two seriously injured in Invercargill crash
It was the second fatal crash today; a person also died after a crash in South Canterbury.
One dead after serious crash
Three others are injured after the two car crash in South Canterbury, north of Timaru.
Three hurt in Whakamarama crash
A car has gone down a bank in Whakamarama after a two-vehicle crash.
Crash blocks lane on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Multiple vehicles have crashed in one of the Northern Motorway's citybound lanes.
Injured person trapped, power lines down after crashes
Two people hurt, road blocked, power lines down after three crashes in Northland.
Fatal crash near Te Anau
One person has died after a car crashed into a tree in the South Island.
Pictures: These cars came to grief at this corner - now a neighbour wants action
Police want crashes reported so authorities can identify roading issues.