Driver could have become 'grated cheese'
A woman narrowly escapes a tragic accident while attempting to overtake a truck.
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Powerlines block Auckland motorway off-ramp following crash
Delays can be expected in both directions in the area.
Focus: Fleeing teens arrested after cross-city pursuit
Police eventually stop the vehicle in Glen Eden, West Auckland and several youths are arrested. Video / Hayden Woodward
Crashes causing early morning delays on Auckland's southern motorway
Motorists are advised of delays on Auckland's southern motorway early today.
Car 'jacked up by street sign' narrowly misses building after crash
The car appeared to be suspended mid-air, very close to the stores in front.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Albany crash
A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Albany tonight.
One person dead in crash involving pedestrian
The accident involving a pedestrian on State Highway 1 in Hamilton occurred about 6pm.
Driver charged after crash kills off-duty St John officer
Woman faces careless driving causing death charge.
Police charge 60yo woman after cyclist dies in hospital
A woman has been charged in relation to the death of cyclist Melissa Desley Rays.
Property raided by police after disturbing alleged hit-and-run caught on camera
'I heard dogs going mad outside. That's when I heard them smash the door in.'
Fatal crash in Coromandel
The driver was the only person in the car and died at the scene.
'Expect long delays': Auckland's Southern Motorway congested - one person serious in hospital
Due to a crash, two northbound lanes are blocked near the Ellerslie-Panmure on-ramp.
'Vivacious and proud mum': Double-fatal crash victim was mother of eight
Erin Ross' daughters tried not to think the worst when their mother failed to return home.
Man admits causing crash that killed woman, baby
The 27-year-old admitted all charges during his first appearance in court today.
Serious injury as truck overturns, crashes into Hobsonville Rd property
'I heard an almighty bang,' said a neighbour to the incident.
One person dead in three-truck crash on Burkes Pass near Tekapo
Three trucks were involved in a crash on State Highway 8.
'Spectacular stupidity': Drunk man runs red light, crashes with daughters in car
The 32-year-old had picked up his children, aged 7 and 9, from school.
Survivor speaks of horror crash that killed seven family members
'I am still blessed ... my brother survived. I am still thankful,' he told 1News.
Early morning car crashes leave one dead, two critical
One car hit a bus stop before smashing into a tree; the other crashed into a power pole.
'It's never just you in that car': A grieving mother's plea to young drivers
The mother of the man who was killed in a crash earlier this week has a plea.
'Did she call out for her mum?' Truck driver's moment of carelessness ends in tragedy for woman's family
Victoria Vivian was known as the granny driver in her family before she died.
Hit-and-run: 'Life-changing injuries' - image of car released by police
The victim has suffered serious and life-changing injuries.
Crash blocks multiple lanes on Auckland motorway
Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to pass the scene with care and to expect delays.
'I snapped': Driver cut off cyclist in road rage over racist slur
Azel Pickering had dealt with a lot of sorrow leading up to the incident.
Two killed after car rolls in Oamaru
A police spokeswoman says they were notified of the crash in Ardgowan Rd about 6.30pm.
Woman has charge upgraded to murder after alleged hit and run
Zhane Faiers now faces a charge of murder over the May incident.
Road to Hamilton Airport closed due to crash
Both lanes are blocked as a result and diversions are in place.
Pothole penis painter returns with new ploy amid rise of roadwork vigilantes
Aucklander Geoff Upson's online pothole campaign is generating thousands of views online.
'There will be a day of reckoning': Family's anger after drugged driver kills man
Craig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.
Police make dramatic arrest of driver near Johnstones Hill Tunnel
Police make a dramatic arrest of a driver that tried to escape on the roof of his own car near Auckland’s Johnstones Hill Tunnel on State Highway 1. Video / Supplied
Drug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimed
Jotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.
'I wish I'd died': Crash victim feels 'useless' after elderly driver ran him over
Jethro Gaffar has been in pain ever since the incident last July.