'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
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Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
NZTA cleans up large diesel spill from truck
About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.
Shenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in Tasman
The crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.
State Highway 1 in Dome Valley now open after earlier crash
The crash was reported to police around 3.45pm.
Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes
Two women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.
'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver
The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.
‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians
The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.
SH1 closed after serious crash at Manawatū, emergency services rush to scene
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash around 5pm.
Second person dies days after crash near Christchurch
The crash happened on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd on Thursday.
One dead, another critically injured after vehicle crashes into building
Three ambulances and a helicopter responded to the Woodville crash.
Person seriously injured in South Island crash
Emergency services were alerted about 3am to the crash, which occurred west of Timaru.
‘Find other ways to travel’: Train line still closed after 'horrific' collision with car
A witness says the crash 'really looked serious' - Onehunga line trains are suspended.
One critical, SH2 closed after crash between vehicles and building near Palmerston North
A vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a building.
Person dead after train hits car in Auckland
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash: One person dies after car crashes down bank
Emergency services were called just after 10.30am this morning.
Students on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injured
Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.
Multiple car crash causes delays on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
“Pass with care and expect delays until cleared”.
'Difficult time': Police name Uber driver killed in Wellington motorway crash
The 72-year-old died at the scene of the two-car smash.
'Our beautiful mum': Family pay tribute to woman hit and killed by car
A 25-year-old woman faces charges of excess breath alcohol causing death.
‘A very sad day’: Pedestrian dies after being struck by ute in Canterbury
Emergency services were called just after 6.30am.
Pair arrested after stolen vehicle hits, flips member of public's car in West Akl
Images from the scene show a vehicle on its side, with glass strewn across the road.
‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash
The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd.
Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home
A Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.
‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three mates
Jeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.
Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crash
Two people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island.
Uber driver killed in motorway crash with passenger onboard
The crash happened during what the union called the 'dangerous hours' for drivers.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.
Auckland University incident: Person facing charges after five run over on footpath
University students were seen diving out of the way of the incoming car.
‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead
'I’ve just been telling him that he’s in another room at the hospital.'
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Drugs, alcohol suspected after car mounts footpath, hurts 5 outside uni
Students dived out of the way as the car travelled 20m on the footpath.