Fleeing driver crashes after allegedly speeding and driving while drunk
The man was seriously hurt after hitting a tree near New Plymouth.
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Te Puke fatal crash offender jailed
A Vanuatu national has been jailed for 22 months after a fatal crash in Te Puke.
E-scooter injuries outpace car-related in Dunedin: Study
An article outlines one of the impacts the introduction of e-scooters had on the city.
One dead, another seriously hurt in Southland crash
Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash around 2.30pm.
Person critically injured after E-scooter crash
Three ambulances were sent to the crash, which involved an electric scooter.
Police seek information after fatal motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car on December 4.
One dead after truck and car collide north of Auckland
The crash near Wellsford was reported at 12.42pm.
Christchurch crash: Surviving sister takes a turn for the worse
Sunmara Alexander, 15, is fighting to stay alive after a crash that killed her sister.
Motorcycle crash victims shared 'intense love' of life
Tributes have been paid to the two victims of a crash on the Napier-Taupo Road.
No kids' seatbelts in Kaikōura crash: Girl, 11, sole survivor
Third daughter remains in hospital in serious condition.
Manhunt continues for fleeing armed offender
Eight police cars have been spotted in the area following a speeding car.
Tararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since Friday
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Serious crash closes key North Island route
Saddle Rd replaced the Manawatu Gorge as the main route between Hawke's Bay and Manawatū.
Horror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 dead
Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.
Hastings hit-and-run: Man remains critical after saving toddler's life
A man who pushed a toddler in a pram out of harm's way remains critical in hospital.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
Three funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for life
The family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.
'Horrendous': Six dead across NZ in road crashes in past 24 hours
Three are dead and two teenagers have reportedly been airlifted to hospital yesterday.
One dead after being hit by train in South Auckland
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
One critically injured in crash after 'boy-racer congregation'
The person was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital. Two others had minor injuries.
Two people dead after car hits train in Waikato
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Driver of truck in crash that killed Spanish tourists will fight for his story to be believed
The first inquest into deaths of tourists found driver error caused the road crash.
'I wasn't being stupid' - Richlister crashes, rolls Porsche
The richlister said he wasn't sure how the crash happened.
'He was loved and not alone': Cyclist dies after hit and run
An Auckland father and businessman critically injured in the crash died this week.
Person trapped after campervan rolls
Emergency workers are battling to free the person trapped in the vehicle.
Teen critically injured in fiery crash will miss sister's funeral
Tayla Alexander, 17, will be farewelled today, as her younger sister remains in hospital.
Truck driver sobs as he recounts crash that killed Spanish tourists
The Coroner originally found the fatal crash was caused by truck driver Ioane Etuale.
Dad forgives driver after one daughter dies, another hurt
Family prepares for one daughter's funeral, as the other pulls through surgery.
'It has destroyed me': Dad plans daughter's funeral as her sister fights for life
Tayla Alexander, 17, died in a car crash. Her little sister, is fighting to stay alive.
'Incredibly traumatic': Nana's belongings vanish from car after she dies in fatal smash
Vehicle wreckage and roadside searched but to no avail.
'Deeply disappointed': Lime vows to return as e-scooters shut down in Auckland
Lime scooters must be off Auckland's streets by Friday December 6.
Five killed in crashes, a day after safety campaign launch
Summer road safety campaign launch couldn't prevent fatal crashes this weekend.
Multiple people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Police received a report of a crash on Prospect Avenue, Tirau, around 10:10pm today.
Teen crash victim's family warn public not to give to fake fundraiser
Fraudulent page for Tayla Alexander, 17, is causing further heartache.