A 71km/h impact? The physics behind the car stuck in orchard crates in Hastings
"Once the car gets airborne, it's a classic example of projectile motion."
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Toddler dies after being hit by car near home
A tragic death of a toddler brings this year's Easter road toll to eight.
Easter road toll at 7: Police name motorcycle crash victim
The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Pedestrian dragged 600 metres under bus in central Wellington
The pedestrian had just stepped off the bus before being hit and killed.
Seven dead on roads this Easter - almost double the combined toll of 2019/2020
Seven people have died on New Zealand roads since Thursday evening.
Police investigate 'significant crash scene' after pedestrian killed by bus
A scene examination has been completed and the crash investigation is ongoing.
Easter road toll rises to six after motorist dies in Ōtaki
Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole just after 8.30pm yesterday.
Car stuck in orchard crates 10 metres off ground after driver flees police in Hastings
Car ended high up in orchard crates, seriously hurt driver had to be extricated by Fenz.
Car lodged in Hastings orchard crates after police pursuit
Car lodged in Hastings orchard crates after police pursuit. Video / Kristy Hall
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
Three dead, 13 hurt one day into holiday weekend
Latest death occurred after a vehicle caught fire after a crash north of Taupō yesterday.
One dead after two vehicles crash, one catches fire
The crash occurred about midday at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32.
Two dead in crashes at start of Easter holiday period
Road accidents on Thursday night on SH27 and SH2.
Police urge motorists to 'take it easy' after two serious Waikato crashes
Traffic is gridlocked between Kopu and Whangamata.
Critically injured pedestrian's stark warning for fatigued drivers this Easter
Somehow Elizabeth Lind and one of her dogs survived, however one was killed instantly.
Traffic: 'Long delays' on SH1 citybound after North Shore crash
A crash on Auckland's Northern motorway is causing delays citybound this morning.
One dead after car crashes into tree
No other vehicles were involved in the crash in Te Awamutu at 9.30am.
Woman crawls several hundred metres up bank after crash
The woman suffered moderate injuries after careering hundreds of metres down the bank.
Police name school girl hit by car
East Auckland community devastated by school girl's tragic death.
Truck brakes involved in two deaths banned years after safety alert
By 2013 police knew of at least nine crashes caused by the handbrakes failing.
One person dead, another injured in crash in Massey, West Auckland
Emergency services were called to an early morning crash in Massey, West Auckland.
Bucklands Beach tragedy: Young girl hit by car at school dies
A 77-year-old man connected to the incident forbidden to drive by police.
'All of a sudden you wake up with no husband': 90yo reveals trauma of fatal crash
A head-on collision in Putāruru on August 14, 1960 has never been forgotten.
Fog-bound State Highway 1 closed at Waikato after crashes
Heavy fog has resulted in multiple crashes on SH1 Waikato Expressway early today.
Delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway after car rolls
Motorists have been warned to expect delays.
Counselling for pupils after child struck by car in car park
The youngster remains in a serious condition in Starship after Tuesday's accident.
Ten injured in serious west Auckland van crash, two children in Starship Hospital
At least two children have been badly hurt in the crash.
One person has died after serious crash between truck and car in Taranaki
Police were notified at about 5.20pm of the two-vehicle crash involving a car and a truck.
One dead after driver flees police before crashing on SH1
The road has now reopened, several hours after the crash.
Focus: Child in critical condition after school carpark accident
A child is fighting for their life in hospital after being hit by a car in the car park of Pigeon Mountain Primary School on Tuesday morning. Video / Dean Purcell
Run over in school car park: Child fighting for life
Emergency services are at the scene of the accident where a child is badly hurt.
Passengers, truck driver injured in bus-truck crash on major South Auckland road
Bus passengers, driver of light truck injured after bus and truck collide.
Delays for commuters after crash on Northwestern Motorway
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reported the crash at 6.30am.