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Serious crash closes SH1; traffic diverted
A crash has closed off part of SH1 in Oakleigh, Northland.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Northland
St John Ambulance took one person to hospital with serious injuries.

One dead, one seriously injured in fiery Waimakariri crash
Reports a young boy died in the crash, with his father badly burned.

'Dealing with the trauma of it all': Cyclist's family struck by grief
Levin man Peter Jenkins was killed after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike.

Crash on Southern Motorway causes delays near the city
The crash involved at least two vehicles near the Khyber Pass off-ramp.

Overhaul trucking industry, cycling group urges about fatalities
Trucks do fewer kilometres but cause more harm, the Cycling Action Network maintains.

Five dead: Cycle, motorcycle toll skyrockets after horror weekend
Four motorcyclists and one cyclist were killed at the weekend.

Cyclist dies after collision with vehicle near Manakau township
Police have confirmed the cyclist died at the scene.

Car pushed into ditch near airport 'written off'
Young woman finds car in ditch after wanting to save on parking fees.

Rider critically injured in Lime scooter accident in Auckland
A Lime scooter rider suffered critical injuries in an accident in Parnell last night.

West Auckland hit-and-run: Vehicle involved in collision recovered by cops
The injured woman is now in a stable condition recovering in hospital.

Quad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka Valley
Emergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.

Focus: Elderly woman in serious condition after Henderson hit-and-run
Focus: Elderly woman in serious condition after Henderson hit-and-run. Photos / NZ Herald

Driver charged over horror motorway crash
The 50 year-old driver has been charged with careless driving causing injury.

Elderly woman critically hurt in West Auckland hit-and-run
The incident has resulted in several road closures.

Cyclist killed in crash in Christchurch
Emergency crews are at a serious crash involving a cyclist in Christchurch this morning.

Delays on Auckland motorway after vehicle rolls onto roof
Two people had been taken to hospital in serious conditions following the incident.

Four-car crash on Southern Motorway near Drury
Two fire trucks have been sent to the scene of the crash.

Critical injuries after Taupō crash
Emergency services called to the two-vehicle crash just before 11.30pm yesterday.

Police seek witnesses to fleeing driver fatal crash
Anyone will information that may assist the investigation is urged to call police.

Focus Live Earlier: Teen charged over death of innocent motorist during pursuit
Focus Live Earlier: Teen charged over death of innocent motorist during pursuit.

'They said Cameron had minutes to get to surgery or he will die'
Teen hit after car did not heed stop sign ... and what it means for your Labour Weekend.

Fleeing driver review: Youths 'risk takers' who want to elude police
Risk taking is a significant contributing factor for youths wanting to flee police.

Fleeing driver in fatal Christchurch crash a 17-year-old teen
Police said no arrest have been made at this time.

'Speed limits won't do anything': SH2 campaigners say NZTA review flawed
Changing the SH2 speed limit won't change anything say those in the thick of it.

Lime scooter rider 'seriously injured' after being hit by car in Hamilton
A person was taken to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries, St John confirmed.

Police pursuit: One dead, five hurt as fleeing car crashes into innocent motorist
Police pursuit: One dead, five hurt as fleeing car crashes into innocent motorist. Video / RNZ

Penrose Rd closed, one person critical in Mt Wellington crash
The two-vehicle crash happened around 12.50pm on Penrose Rd.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in East Tāmaki
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash in East Tāmaki, Auckland.