Sole survivor of horror crash charged with five counts of manslaughter
The Herald has learned some of the victim's families were not aware of the arrest.
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19yo and 15yo arrested after police officer injured in hit-and-run
The officer was laying spikes on Great North Rd when they were hit by a fleeing driver.
Central motorists being asked to take care after severe flooding
Severe flooding has been reported on SH1 at Kuku, between Ōhau and Ōtaki.
Two people injured after crash in Porirua
One person suffers serious injuries in accident and is being airlifted to hospital.
One dead after Horowhenua crash involving a car and a truck
Emergency services were called to Hokio Beach Rd at around 1pm.
Crash death: Texting driver sentenced to home detention
The head-on collision killed Arrowtown teenager Allanah Walker last year.
Three injured in crash at SH1 Puhoi, long delays expected
State Highway 1 is blocked in both directions in the Puhoi area due to a crash.
Flippin' hell: Car rolls into Auckland construction site
A person escaped with moderate injuries but 'refused transport' by St John staff.
Hawke's Bay roadworker injured after truck and trailer jack-knifes into temporary traffic lights
"The truck did not stop in time, and jack-knifed as it approached the lights."
Confusing roadworks led to fatal train, car collision
Two people died after a freight train struck their car at a level crossing in 2019.
Person trapped in tractor after crash with truck near Te Awamutu
A helicopter is being sent to the accident.
'The wall is gone': Dump truck slams into Albany house
A truck has crashed into a house on the Dairy Flat Highway in Albany, Auckland.
Child in serious condition after being hit by car in Auckland driveway
Police say the person had been struck by a car in the driveway on New North Road.
Motorists asked to avoid SH2 crash
The incident is near the intersection with Major Drive, Kelson.
'No one could have survived that': Car 'smashed up' in tunnel in fatal crash
Three dead in overnight crashes.
Jaydus Hungahunga 'cheekie' but 'humble, respectful'
Jaydus Hungahunga will be remembered as a multi-talented leader.
Traffic chaos: One seriously hurt after truck flips on Wellington road
A crash has left a major Hutt road at a standstill.
Child in critical condition after being hit by vehicle
Police are currently in Papakura where a child has been hit by a vehicle.
'A lot of forgiveness' for driver who hit Taupō couple
The family of elderly couple killed by a car hold no animosity against the driver.
One person trapped in car after collision in Octagon
One person was trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated.
One dead after truck and car collide in Whakatu, Hawke's Bay
Emergency services called to crash on Anderson Rd, which will be closed for some time.
Victims farewelled by hundreds in striking beachside haka
Four large, coloured lanterns were set off into the night sky in the victims' honour.
Horror crash: Three school staff killed attended Parliament protest
Three of the four who died work at a New Plymouth school.
'Kick in the guts': Father of victims angry driver didn't plead guilty sooner
Jason Alexander's two teenage daughters were killed in the Port Hills crash.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Driver enters shock guilty pleas
Levi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.
'Killing fields': Kāpiti Mayor demands SH1 solution after four killed in crash
Four deaths have been confirmed.
Crash between train and truck
A police spokesman said they received a report a truck has been hit by a train on Tuesday.
One lane of SH1 reopens after multiple fatalities in serious crash south of Levin
Southbound lane now open on SH1, with the northbound lane expected to open soon.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
Teen faces trial after sisters killed in crash
Grieving father says victims were his best mates and he now "wants justice for them'.
Two people critically injured in serious crash in Hastings
Five people were injured after a serious crash on York Rd in Hastings.