Driver missing from scene of Whakatāne power-pole crash
There are 177 properties without power as a result of the crash into a power pole.
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One person dead, one critical after Bay of Plenty crash
The road is closed and there is a significant emergency service presence at the scene.
'A classic mistake': Coroner's decision called victim blaming
"We don't know if coroner's can be censured, but this one certainly needs to be."
Man dies in crash in Waipapa, Northland
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash just north of Kerikeri, Northland.
Road closed near Kumeu following serious crash
Motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible.
Thousands of kids walk to school safely every day, principals say
Girl's death was "tragic" but heads say ban on kids walking to school is not the solution.
'She drove to kill time, she killed my son instead'
Samuel Jackson-Seligman-Lemaire was a "lovable rogue", his family says.
Walking to school: Under 8s need parents alongside, says road safety advocate
"It's been a long held tradition and for tens of years that we all walk to school."
Truck death: Adults should walk 6yos to school - Coroner
Carla Neems was killed by a recycling truck on May 2, 2017.
SH1 closed south of Karapiro following serious crash
Emergency services were called to the crash between a car and a truck at about 10.35am.
Parents grateful daughter okay after stolen bike smashes into car
Karaka resident says his daughter was turning at green arrow when bike smashed into her.
Major delays after truck hits bridge on Auckland motorway
Delays for drivers heading into the city following 2.45pm crash.
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
Another person suffered serious injuries
A person has been killed in a crash on the West Coast this morning.
Motorcyclist crashes after police pull out of pursuit
Police spotted the rider travelling at "excess speeds'' about 9.20am in Waiuku.
Traffic backed up after crash near Khyber Pass off-ramp
Traffic on the Southern motorway is backed up after a crash near the Khyber Pass off-ramp.
Power cut to thousands after car hits power pole in Tauranga
Police were called to the incident on Poike Road at 1.57pm.
Teen shot in South Auckland, street in chaos
A man was dragged away in cuffs, and a Mercedes had crashed into a light pole in Otara.
Death crash driver sobs as he's jailed: 'It hurts me every day'
Darrin Stewart was driving drunk and high when he crashed in Christchurch last November
Wrong-way motorway crash: Driver remains in hospital
Police are not commenting on an investigation into the leaked video footage of the crash.
Expect delays on Southerwestern Motorway southbound after crash
A St Johns spokeswoman said they were treating one person with moderate injuries.
Police investigating after motorway head-on crash footage leaked
"Police take these matters seriously and we are disappointed at what occurred."
Police spiked stolen car's tyres before sickening head-on motorway crash
'His rear driver side tyre was shredded and he was practically driving on the rim.'
Southern Motorway crash: Stolen car's collision closed highway for two hours
Part of the Southern motorway had to be closed because of a serious crash this morning.
Focus Live Earlier: Serious crash blocking all lanes south on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Focus Live Earlier: Serious crash blocking all lanes south on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Family want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed
"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."
Cyclist needs surgery after hit and run in Auckland CBD
The incident happened at the intersection of Nelson and Cook Sts on Wednesday morning.
Person trapped in serious two-car crash near Wellington
A person has been trapped in their car following a two-car crash.
Test drive crash: $290,000 Ferrari a write-off - witness
Ferrari test driver revved up to enjoy the noise, expert says.
Auck traffic: Three crashes on motorways early this morning
There are delays heading into the city this morning after two crashes.
Was it a hate crime? Crown to consider appeal of road-rage sentence
Despite Fraser Milne's racist diatribe the judge did not consider his attack a hate crime.
Auckland Traffic: Slow start to Auckland rush hour
An earlier crash is clear of the lanes on the approach to the Harbour Bridge.
Test drive disaster? $290,000 Ferrari in tunnel crash
Photos suggest the car was a Ferrari 458 Italia, worth nearly $300,000.
Man abandoned seriously injured girlfriend after crash
It appears as though the driver cut his girlfriend's seatbelt before leaving the scene.