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Focus: One dead after van crashes into house-moving truck
Focus: One dead after van crashes into house-moving truck. Video / James Allan

Cyclist, 80, killed in Napier crash fondly remembered for her 'aroha and laughter'
It was the 13th fatal crash to occur on Hawke's Bay roads this year.

Auckland driver sentenced for deadly dash distraction
Philip Bothwell says he momentary looked at his dash. It proved fatal.

Citybound motorists face delays as crash blocks on-ramp
The incident reportedly involved multiple vehicles and took place on the citybound ramp.

Hero truckie says boy, 10, lucky to survive fall from car
Truckie has never seen anyone survive after bouncing along the road at 85km/h.

10yo takes wheel after nana faints while driving
Ryan and his nana were on the motorway when he realised she wasn't fully conscious.

One dead in smash involving three motorcycles
The road is expected to stay closed for some time.

Dreams destroyed: Man killed by drugged driver was trying to start family
Family of a man killed by a drink driver high on meth speak out after sentencing.

Two critical after a high speed crash in Dunedin
Two critical after a high speed crash in Dunedin. Video / ODT / Craig Baxter

Driver filmed and then confronted after driving on the wrong side of the road in Bombay
Driver filmed and then confronted after driving on the wrong side of the road in Bombay. Video / Supplied

Focus Live Earlier: Crashes and breakdowns causing traffic chaos
Focus Live Earlier: Crashes and breakdowns causing traffic chaos.

One motorcyclist dead, one injured in crash north of Otorohanga
The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.

Awatoto neighbour calls for speed cut after crash
A hatchback and van appear to have collided, tipping the van on its side.

Car crash brings down powerlines in Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to a crash on SH1, Tokoroa, just after 11pm yesterday.

Woman fights for law change after unborn baby killed in crash
Joanna Harris is fighting for a law change after her unborn child was killed in a crash.

Young mum's organs donated after devastating car crash
Brylee Currie, 20, died when her car rolled on SH26 near Paeroa on Friday night.

Delays due to digger on fire on State Highway 1
One lane has reopened and traffic is being directed with Stop-Go signs.

Driver dies week after logging truck crash
The man had been transferred from Hawke's Bay Hospital to Wellington due to his injuries.

Serious crash at Takapau, Hawke's Bay
At least one person seriously hurt in accident at Takapau.

Power due back on for Ōkareka residents tonight
Fire crews and ambulance were also responding

'Legislating for one idiot': No plan to shut down cycleway after fatal crash
The Longburn shared path was built to make things safer for cyclists.

Five in hospital after Kawakawa Bay serious crash
Emergency crews are on way to a serious crash in Kawakawa Bay.

Emergency crews called after truck crash in Tararua District
Firefighters extricated the truck driver, who was not injured, from the cab.

Traffic woes: Expect delays after multiple car crash on Upper Harbour Motorway
A multiple car crash is causing delays on SH18 Upper Harbour Motorway near Greenhithe.

'Scariest five minutes of my life': Father rushes to scene after son hit by van
The student was taken to Rotorua Hospital and the Serious Crash Unit was advised.

One dead in crash involving milk tanker near Wellsford
Road closure and diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Serious crash in Rolleston
Driver suffers moderate injuries after crashing vehicle in Rolleston.

Watch: Hero rescues 'drunk driver' sleeping on motorway
A man moved the ute off the road while the driver slept at the wheel as cars sped past.