Motorway mayhem: Car fire closes northbound lanes on SH20
Delays expected by fire on Auckland motorway system
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One person dies in motorcycle and car collision in Cromwell, Central Otago
The person died at the scene, while another was seriously injured.
Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update
Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Police vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far North
Images from the scene show damage to four vehicles, including the police car.
‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck
The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend.
Watch: Rescue helicopter responds to New Plymouth crash in which four people seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash in Burgess Park.
Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied
Police investigating fatal crash at Waipapa
One person has been killed in a crash in the Far North.
One person critical after serious car and motorcycle crash in Pipiroa, Hauraki
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm.
Police admit mistake: Road spikes left on patrol vehicle’s roof fall off, puncturing tyres on seven cars
Officers will be retaught how to use spikes after the Southern Motorway incident.
‘Expect delays’: Section of Northern Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash
"Motorists are advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route."
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrier
The moment of impact was captured on camera, with a bus driver fearing being hit head-on.
Rolled concrete mixer on Christchurch's SH76
One person has been seriously injured after a concrete truck crashed on Christchurch's SH76.
Dashcam footage shows moment car crashed into median barrier
A truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
‘Devoted’ Kiwi grandfather killed on UK motorway
Cliff Tamou's truck broke down on the M6 before he was struck by another vehicle.
One critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beach
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 11.30am near Oreti Beach.
Rising toll: Nearly 70 dead in Bolivia’s recent road disasters
The pick-up driver is being investigated for possible homicide.
Police investigating after man found dead on remote alpine roadside
Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward with information.
Man, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo man
He will be back in court next month.
Man charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
More delays into city on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway after third crash
'March madness' has descended upon Auckland again.
‘They didn’t see me’: Pedestrian suffers spinal injuries, multiple fractures after being hit by bus
'My doctor couldn’t even put a number on the fractures.'
Truck breakdown blocking southern lanes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; significant delays
Motorists heading south between Napier and Hastings are asked to take alternative routes.
SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
Soul singer Angie Stone dies in car crash at 63
Her daughter, Diamond, revealed her heartbreak on Facebook: 'My mommy is gone.'
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
One person dead following two-vehicle crash, Loburn, Waimakariri
The crash involved a motorbike at the intersection of Birch Hill Rd and Yaxley's Rd.
One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Māngere
A person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.
One seriously injured after buses collide at Auckland intersection
Two people have been hurt after accident in Westmere.
‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fears
More than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.
Three-car crash on SH29, several injured
A crash is reportedly blocking traffic on SH29, near Tauriko.
Two seriously injured in early morning Wellington crash, road closed
The crash occurred shortly after 2am.