Fleeing motorcyclist dies after crashing on major Gisborne road
Police had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.
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Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
NZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashes
Transport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Tasman
The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.
'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games
Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.
International tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospital
A black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.
Man who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years later
Peter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.
Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead
An NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.
Police identify car that fatally hit Wellington person
Police said the driver may not know they hit someone.
Five people injured after car and truck crash
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.
Serious crash between car and delivery truck on Lincoln Rd
A serious crash involving a car and delivery truck occurred at the Lincoln Road and Universal Drive intersection. Video / Dean Purcell
Watch: Serious crash on Lincoln Rd, one person injured
Police were called to the incident involving a car and a truck at 1pm.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
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.
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.