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One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman
The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.

Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.

Family say teen driver killed fleeing police was a 'kind, loving boy'
A social media post described him as the 'kindest and most loving boy ever'.

Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'

Delays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrier
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.

Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.

'It’s just not human': Concert-goer left for dead on Wellington road
'It looks like he’s been through [an] industrial machine, smashing his body around.'

Ambulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthy
Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".

NZ approach to youth driver training 'the definition of insanity'
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.

'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.

Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.

'She stepped out in front of me': Woman died after speeding ute hit her and threw her 24m
Peter Napier was doing nearly 70kph when he hit and killed pedestrian Shiqing Li.

Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.

Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.

SH1 near Taupō reopens after logging truck rolls
“No injuries have been reported,” police said.

Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.

Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.

Two motorcyclists dead in separate crashes across North Island
The Serious Crash Unit attended both scenes.

Motorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then flees
Family's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.

Traffic chaos: Lanes reopen after crash on harbour bridge, SH1 heavily congested
Person critically injured after accident involving truck and motorbike on bridge.

'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.

One person in serious condition after Kaipara bus crash, 12 people treated
Emergency services were first alerted about 3.15pm.

Pedestrian involved in crash on Te Rapa Rd
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.

Two dead after crash on off-road track
Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.

Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.

Auckland's Great North Rd closed after car hits pedestrian: Police descend on Pt Chev
One person has been taken to Auckland City Hospital with critical injuries.

Tesla crash: Judge finds driver Saurbh Sharma guilty of causing young Auckland lawyer’s death
Judge Glen Marshall found speed and distraction were two key factors in the crash.