Truck driver trapped by live power lines after crash
Driver trapped in his truck by downed live power lines.
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Party-goers performed first aid on hit-and-run victim
Man was flung two metres high before landing flat on his back in the middle of the road.
Chiefs pay tribute to young ref, family rocked by double tragedy
"I haven't lost a son, I know exactly where he is."
Man admits to killing father who was on bike ride with daughter
A Canterbury driver's pleaded guilty to hitting a father and daughter out on a bike ride.
Two charged over van crash which killed Invercargill woman
Eight other passengers suffered injuries ranging from moderate to severe.
Serious crash closes Auckland suburban road
A bad smash has closed a section of a west Auckland suburban street.
Car hits fighting partygoers - birthday girl's partner in hospital
The party had been for the victim's girlfriend, a witness says.
Person rescued after trapped inside car in Lincoln
Trapped person freed after two cars collide at an intersection in Lincoln.
Person critical after hit-and-run in Waikato
The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Four hours to free critically-injured truck driver after Hawke's Bay crash
'As far as extrications go it was probably about as hard as they come.'
Truck driver trapped after plunge down bank
A large truck has gone 10 metres over a bank, trapping the seriously injured driver.
Two critically hurt in Wellington crash
The two injured were taken to Wellington Hospital after the crash in the early hours.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Hikurangi
Police say the road is closed and diversions are in place.
Two injured after vehicle rolls in Taradale two-car crash
Both lanes of the road were blocked for more than an hour.
Two people critically injured in crash involving truck on SH10 Kaeo
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH10 in Kaeo early this morning.
One person dead after crash in Morrinsville
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened about 3.55pm.
Teen driver pleads not guilty to Christchurch crash that killed sisters
The teen will remain on bail until his next appearance.
One dead after dirt bike crash in Helensville
Bystanders desperately tried to save the injured person, to no avail.
Police officer injured dealing with fleeing driver incident in Huntly
Police have confirmed the officer was hit while laying road spikes in Huntly.
One dead after two motorbikes crash in Bay of Plenty
The crash took place in the small town of Nukuhou.
Deadly hit and run: Friends, neighbours in shock
Robin Friend died in the incident yesterday morning.
One person dead, three more injured in two crashes in Takapau, CHB
Two crashes in Takapau overnight.
Fatal hit-and-run: Homicide investigation launched
Emergency services were called to the scene around 8.30am.
Guilty plea: Rotoma crash injured eight, left one a paraplegic
The December 17 crash injured eight primary school staff.
One dead, one serious after crash on SH1, Far North
The crash has involved one car with one person understood to be critical.
Four people injured in crash after police pursuit in Titirangi
Four occupants aged 17, 18, 19 and 25 have all suffered injuries.
One injured in Waimauku SH16 smash: Helicopter called in
Motorists warned to expect delays after crash near Waimauku.
No conviction for driver who lost arm after Queenstown crash
He was however ordered to pay emotional harm reparation and disqualified for six months.
North Shore road reopened after serious accident
An early morning serious accident has shut a stretch of road in Campbells Bay.
One dead after car slams into lamppost in Christchurch
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Barrington St area in Spreydon.
Car and campervan roll, one person serious, three helicopters dispatched
'It's unknown if more people have been injured,' police say.
Focus: SUV crashes into Flat Bush home
Two people have survived with minor injuries after a horror crash on Sunday morning. Video / Jed Bradley