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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.

Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.

One dead after Auckland motorcycle crash
A person has died after a motorcycle crash in Auckland’s Eden Terrace overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Person dies after Auckland CBD motorcycle crash
Photos taken at the scene show the back end of the motorcycle had completely crumpled.

One dead after car rolls in Northland
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.

One dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crash
A person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.

'Still reeling': Tributes flow for Southland couple killed in two-vehicle Marlborough crash
Philip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.

Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.

Student killed in Pukaki crash to be buried today
Four people were killed in the crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday.

Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.

SH16 reopened after serious crash, three injured
One person is seriously injured while two others have received moderate injuries.

‘It really breaks my heart’: Nurse performed CPR on dying victim of quadruple fatal crash
A nurse who helped at the scene said she performed CPR on one of the dying victims.

Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.

One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.

Motorcyclist dead after crash with tractor in Richmond Downs
This death brings the Easter holiday road toll to five.

Police appeal for information following fatal SH5 crash in Rotorua
Police would like to speak with anyone who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5.

Three die in 'horrific' crash near Lake Pukaki, 20 involved in accidents on same road
There were two crashes involving a total of six vehicles and about 20 or more people.

Horror bus crash in South Africa claims 45 lives
Bus believed to have been carrying group heading to a church for Easter.

'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.

Two dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delays
The crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.

Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.

Drink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crash
A judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.

'Slumped forward': Chef and his dog died after car ploughed through playground, into river
Christian Herbulot's death prompted a coroner to recommend a law change.

One dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.

'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Rollers, roadworks and regulations: The crash at a 'death trap' that I saw coming
OPINION: As I drove away I said to myself, 'someone’s going to hit that roller tonight’.