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![Two dead after serious crash south of Hastings, third person critically injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two dead after serious crash south of Hastings, third person critically injured
A woman in her 70s was transferred to Wellington and remains in ICU with serious injuries.
!['Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
![Korean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Korean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian
'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.
![Man killed in crash by Fulton Hogan worker - brother attacks road crew with meat cleaver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man killed in crash by Fulton Hogan worker - brother attacks road crew with meat cleaver
Only months prior, Nicholas Pukeroa lost his brother.
![Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
![Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown
OPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?
![Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves
A raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.
![Pub licence suspended after serving drinks to a man who later died in a crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pub licence suspended after serving drinks to a man who later died in a crash
The patron had drunk three pints of beer and five shots before driving.
![Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersection
The incident was reported just before 9am.
![Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
![Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings
Olivia Keightley-Trigg was killed in 2018 by a dangerous driver.
![Multiple injuries in Whanganui crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Multiple injuries in Whanganui crash
Four people have been taken to Whanganui Hospital and three others have minor injuries.
![Piarere safety improvements in final stages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
![Dad killed in e-scooter crash would have probably survived if he had a helmet on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dad killed in e-scooter crash would have probably survived if he had a helmet on
Thiyagalingam Thanababu died in hospital after hitting a power pole.
![Tesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyer
Tesla then skidded 60m into bank, slid, smashed through pole, rolled, court hears.
![Triple tragedy: Third motorsport death in just a few days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Triple tragedy: Third motorsport death in just a few days
A horror weekend for motorsport in New Zealand.
![NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
![Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
![Police name man killed in Bluff Highway crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police name man killed in Bluff Highway crash
The crash happened on February 12 about 12.30pm.
![Northern Motorway truck crash lanes now cleared, driver swerved to avoid other car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northern Motorway truck crash lanes now cleared, driver swerved to avoid other car
One driver described the scene as 'absolute bloody chaos'.
!['Terrible tragedy’: Two dead in crash at motorsport rally event in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Terrible tragedy’: Two dead in crash at motorsport rally event in Northland
The pair were involved in a single-car incident that saw their vehicle leave the road.
![Person suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire
“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”
![SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
![Car down bank, powerlines down: Arrests after multiple crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Car down bank, powerlines down: Arrests after multiple crashes
A power outage was reported.
![One dead after two-vehicle collision in Selwyn District](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead after two-vehicle collision in Selwyn District
A stretch of State Highway 77 remains closed after the two-vehicle smash.
![Lake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crash
Justine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.
![Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
![Rush-hour crash leaves Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway gridlocked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rush-hour crash leaves Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway gridlocked
Traffic is backed up for more than 4km.