Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.
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Delays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closure
Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
'Cars in the air': Auckland motorway crash witness sees man pulling child from wreck
Witnesses recount their anguish after seeing aftermath of crash.
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
Police car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuit
The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic scene
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision at Ōamaru
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Watch: Conspiracy influencer films woman stomping, smashing her windscreen
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Person seriously injured after car flips on Auckland motorway
Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.
'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
Southbound lanes closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge
All southbound State Highway 1 lanes leading onto Auckland Harbour Bridge are closed after a van and truck collided. Video / Supplied
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
Police name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crash
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Bulli Point back in roading spotlight
Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
'Long delays': Two lanes reopen on Southern Motorway near Grafton after crash
Traffic is backed up for several kilometres approaching the crash site.
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
Advertising worker – an ex-All Black's daughter – in court over alleged hit-and-run death
An advertising industry worker faces two charges after death of 'devoted' dad, husband.
'Long delays': Three lanes blocked on Northwestern Motorway
'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.
'Long delays': Three lanes blocked on Northwestern motorway
The three right eastbound lanes have been forced to close.
One dead after crash in central Auckland
The crash brings the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Two-car crash north of Auckland closes road, leaves one person seriously injured
Diversions are in place at Bay St and Whangaparaoa Rd after the crash at about 4pm.
Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
Waipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversations
Waipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
'I'm so sorry this happened to you': Mobility scooter rider dies in hit-and-run
'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'
Person in serious condition after being struck by moving car
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.