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'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and car
The person is seriously injured.

Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Casidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.

Hastings fatality: Bystanders tried to resuscitate driver who suffered medical event
Bystanders did their best to help save the man following a crash in Hastings.

Person dies from critical injuries sustained in SH1 crash
The single-car crash occurred on Beaver Rd, Bombay, yesterday morning.

'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?

'Could have killed people': Up to 50 people mob fleeing driver at Matariki crash
A woman pushing a pram was among those who had a lucky escape.

Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.

'Beautiful and caring' hit-and-run victim remembered by colleagues
Cass Maguire will be farewelled by loved ones next week.

Shakespeare Rd tragedy: Manslaughter charge over fatal crash of car with nine inside
Mithias Oshae Te Pou allegedly crashed a car with nine people in it.

Hold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number faster
National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.

Mum makes heartbreaking trip to Perth to collect son’s body after car crash death
Her 19-year-old son died after his car veered off the street and slammed into a tree.

Petrol pumps damaged by vehicle in ‘awful accident’
Petrol services have been stopped at National Park Four Square & Gas by a freak accident.

Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.

Expressway helps lower road toll
AA study shows the importance of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway.

Person dies from critical injuries sustained in Auckland car crash
The two-car crash was reported to police on Sunday.

Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.

Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court
Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted

Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.

Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.

‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.

Police car crashes into dirt bike on suburban route
The crash occurred just after 1pm on Jack Street, Ōtangarei.

Married couple killed in triple-fatal crash had only recently moved to South Island
Donna Young and her husband Christopher Young were killed in the triple-fatal crash.

'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.

Serious injuries near Mount Cook after car falls down bank
It's understood three patients are being treated.

Person dead, two others injured after Hastings crash
A person has died and two others injured following a crash in Hastings on Monday.

Whanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assault
Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.