‘Driver error’ the cause of a car crash that killed three people
A couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.
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One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
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Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
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Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
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Delays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in Tasman
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Taranaki SH3 lanes closed after fertiliser spill
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Holiday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep south
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Fatal crash in Karaka leaves one dead, another seriously injured
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Police name driver killed after crashing into house on Christmas Eve
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Holiday road toll: One person dead after Ihumatao Rd collision
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Makaraka tavern owner grateful no one hurt after car crashes into building
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