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Drug, alcohol factors in nearly 60 per cent of fatal crashes, study finds
Coroners have highlighted the dangers of impaired driving in their latest findings.
Hit-and-run survivor returns to finish race across US - with surgeons who saved him
Five years on from the hit and run, Nick Ashill is returning to finish his ultra marathon.
Attempt to recover truck after 15-metre plunge down bank unsuccessful
The incident happened shortly after 5am on Wednesday.
Wheelie bad: Man wins claim after wheel breaks free on drive
The dealer initially refused to help the man who bought the car one month earlier.
'It just wrecked me': Policewoman killed by truck - dad speaks as driver jailed
Police officer Naomi McRae was killed by a 16-ton truck on her way to work.
Focus: Waka Kotahi starts watching mobile phone use and seat belt wearing
There’s a new type of safety camera in town and it’s not looking at your speed, but rather whether you're on the phone and wearing your seat belt. Video / NZ Herald
Fatal 'microsleep': Teen's night-long drive that ended in tragedy
Tired teenage driver had been drifting in his lane before head-on crash killed two.
Power lines down, road closed following Waikato crash
No reports of serious injuries, police said.
A crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injured
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
Man admits drug driving causing fiery Waikato fatal truck crash
Blood tests showed Karl McQuillan had methamphetamine in his system at the time.
Life-altering injuries caused by meter reader's split second error
Driver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.
Man found dead on Auckland road, identity unknown
Police were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.
Person reportedly seriously injured in car on pedestrian crash
Police said a report of the Papakura crash came through about 6.40pm.
Car drives through fence and into building in Auckland crash
The car hit another vehicle before heading off-road.
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.
'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty plea
Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.
Motorway tragedy: Dad dies retrieving child's favourite toy
The "loving and dedicated" father and husband was pronounced dead at the scene.
Accused has 'no recollection' of crash that killed woman
Prosecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.
One person dead after crash in Manawatū
Police were called to the crash on Kimbolton Rd at about 4.15pm.
Man found dead on rural road after midnight
Police were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.
Woman dies in hospital after motorcycle crash
The woman was airlifted to hospital after the crash.
Three injured in single-vehicle crash in Martinborough
The crash happened on State Highway 53 in Wairarapa.
Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Glen Innes, Auckland
The incident was reported to emergency services about 1.30pm.
Hit and run: Hamilton man critically injured, hunt for speeding silver car
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens
Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
Merging lane fatality: Driver who failed to yield found guilty
David Armstrong's death in 2020 impacted the entire community he dedicated his life to.
'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
Cyclist dead after serious crash in Dannevirke
Police received a report of a crash on Weber Rd at 4.45pm.
First serious crash in Transmission Gully
The northbound lane was closed while emergency services attended.
Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.