Motorcycle crash victim dedicated life to help others
David Rains fought hard for his own future, then lifted others up around him.
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Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
Police appeal for help to identify man critically injured in Papakura crash
A pedestrian has been critically injured in a crash in Papakura late last night.
Baby pram tragedy: Charges possible as family prepare to farewell Chloe
Nature-loving baby will be remembered at a Northcote park ceremony tomorrow.
Baby who died after pram rolled on to Auckland street named
Police release the name of the tot tragically killed this week.
'I sat on the road and cried': Driver's tribute after baby in pram hit by van dies
A 5-month-old baby died after the runaway pram she was in was hit by a van.
Traffic chaos: Commuter headaches on slow-moving Auckland roads
There is widespread congestion throughout the city, as commuters face further disruptions.
Baby death tragedy: Shocked driver says stroller came 'out of nowhere'
'I didn't see it coming ... I slammed on the brakes but it was too late.'
Baby dies after pram rolls down driveway, hit by van on North Shore
A baby has died in hospital after its stroller collided with a van in Auckland.
'Ducklings crossing': Signs removed in the middle of the night
Daniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.
Southern motorway crash: lanes blocked, long traffic queues
The morning rush is off to a slow start for commuters heading into town from the south.
'Fender-bender' on busy Manukau intersection causing delays
A crash on Lambie Drive and Manukau Station Road is causing some delays this morning.
Person killed in Bay of Plenty crash
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 4pm.
SH27 closed: Truck crashes into tree, one person dead
A section of the state highway has been closed and will remain closed.
Cocaine, MDMA and cash found in arrested man's crashed car
Police tracked down the man after he was involved in a crash on Sunday evening.
Kiwi kayak legend killed in crash near Nelson
No one else in the multisport industry has innovated as much as Andrew Martin.
One dead, three injured after serious crash near Nelson
The highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.
Quacker idea: The West Aucklander on a mission to save ducklings from cars
Daniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.
Live: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading south
Motorists are asked to avoid the Waterview Tunnel as some northbound lanes are closed.
Daylight saving time prangs: Why you need to be extra careful on the road
The sun will come out on Sunday, ya just gotta hang on until ... 7.02am.
His Te Mata Peak Rd fence is a vehicle magnet. It's costing him thousands
"We have never received a penny in reparations for fixing the fences."
One person dies after car crashes into water in Lower Hutt
One person has died after crashing into water in Wainuiomata
Dad accused of killing son strips naked in police station
'I'd like to go to prison,' father Niklas Gebhardt tells judge.
One person dead, two in hospital after serious crash in Dunedin
One person has died in a single-car crash on Ravensbourne Rd in Dunedin.
Focus Live: Transport bosses reveal permanent fix for Auckland Harbour Bridge weeks away
As traffic crawls through central Auckland today Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon, revealed there was severe damage to the bridge’s centre span. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Appeal for witnesses: Elderly man dies after being hit by car
Emergency services were sent to the crash on Queen St just after midday.
Car bursts into flames sending plumes of smoke over Auckland motorway
The car fire closed a motorway off-ramp.
Southland man admits careless driving in fatal crash
Man admits speeding and reckless driving in crash that killed 20-year-old woman.
Four hospitalised after vehicle crashes down bank in Hawke's Bay
SH50 was initially closed, but had fully reopened by 1.15pm.
School bus v train tragedy: Trapped students smashed windows to escape
"Everyone just stopped their vehicles and pitched in and helped," a witness said.
One dead, others injured after overnight crash in Waikato
Two vehicles collided on a Cambridge road around 9.30pm.
School bus tragedy: Investigation launched into fatal crash
Anyone who witnessed the crash has been urged to contact the Commission.
Train crash tragedy: School bus driver killed, students hospitalised
A bus driver has been killed in a crash between a train and a bus in Bunnythorpe.
Motorist killed in crash west of Gisborne, another person critical
A single-vehicle crash has seriously injured a motorist near Gisborne, say police.