Editorial: Tragic toll on our roads
Editorial: Too many people will not make it to their destination this summer.
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Two hurt in Otago crash, SH6 closed near Gibbston
Motorists have been advised to delay their journey or take another route.
'Absolute tragedy': Dire toll sees a person die nearly every day on our roads in 2020
"It's time we agreed deaths or serious injuries on our roads are no longer acceptable."
Pedestrian critically injured in downtown Auckland
A pedestrian was critically injured when they were hit by a car in downtown Auckland.
Campervan rolls in NY Eve crash: Three people injured
Emergency services have rushed to the scene.
Road toll rising: One person dead, others injured after Christchurch crash
One person has been killed in a crash in Harewood, Christchurch.
'Loving grandparents' killed in Southland crash
Kareen and Jim Malcolm had been to visit his parents' graves prior to the accident.
Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely
Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.
'Where the hell is he?': Missing Tauranga man's brother feared the worst
"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."
Two people killed in Christmas Day crash named
The pair were initially reported to be in a critical condition.
Pedestrian critical after being hit by car north of Hamilton
The crash happened near Gordonton about 11am today.
The great summer exodus: Motorists warned as traffic slows to a crawl
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.
Teen dies in hospital after crash near Balclutha
The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.
Teen injured after hit and run; Blenheim police seeking vehicle
The incident happened on Christmas Day about 11.45pm.
Police plea to motorists to do 'the right things over the holidays’
Police plead for motorists to do 'the right things’ as drink driving and crashes increase over the holidays. Video / NZ Police
Holiday road toll: Five dead, equals 2019/20 tally
Five people have died in two separate crashes in Auckland since Christmas Eve.
Two dead in crash on Triangle Rd, West Auckland
Two people have died in a crash in Massey, which has left two others seriously injured.
Emergency services responding to serious crashes in West Auckland
Emergency services are attending crashes in Triangle Rd, Massey, and Henderson Valley Rd.
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.
Person seriously injured in Christmas morning crash
Ambulance and emergency teams are still at the scene of the Ōtāhuhu crash.
Van hits pedestrian before crashing into house
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Motorcyclist deaths approach all-time high
Taxpayers footed a $103.8 million bill from motorcycle injury claims in 2019.
Grieving mum to thieves: 'You don't have morals, respect or kindness'
Grieving mum asks whether thieves have "morals, respect or kindness".
'Very lucky escape': Car plunges down bank into river
Three of the five occupants were winched to safety by the Westpac rescue chopper crew.
Incident on Northwestern Motorway, diversions in place
Incident on Northwestern Motorway, diversions in place and police warn about delays
Two flown to hospital after crash on Kaipara Coast Highway
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm today.
Police pursuit shake-up: How officers will now chase fleeing drivers
Nearly 80 people died from crashes in police pursuits between 2008 and 2019.
'Absolutely needless': The part of NZ with the worst road toll in a decade
"It's tragic ... These are people that won't be there for Christmas."
SH1 reopens after major crash north of Auckland
The crash is in the Dome Valley area, south of Wellsford.
Motorcyclist's lucky escape: 'You just tense up and prepare for the worst'
'This is it': Motorcyclist convinced his end had come.
Auckland crash: One person seriously injured, lanes closed
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Serious injuries and traffic delays after crash
The incident was reported to police about 9.20am.