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Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
Students reportedly injured after car incident outside University of Auckland
Up to five pedestrians are understood to be injured following an incident on Auckland's Symonds St. Video / Michael Craig
Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Fined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed
‘Ridiculous’: Wardens have been ticketing unwarranted cars in for fixing.
‘You just end up hating’: Homeowners fume over road crossing issues
Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.
SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver
A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied
‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3
Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.
Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied
Motorcyclist dies following crash in Dairy Flat, Auckland
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.
Police admit mistake: Road spikes left on patrol vehicle’s roof fall off, puncturing tyres on seven cars
Officers will be retaught how to use spikes after the Southern Motorway incident.
Dashcam footage shows moment car crashed into median barrier
A truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.
‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Police investigating after man found dead on remote alpine roadside
Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward with information.
Man, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo man
He will be back in court next month.
What roads are closed in Waikato in March?
The road rebuild in Ōhaupō is done, but there is still a lot of work happening in Waikato.
One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Māngere
A person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.
‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fears
More than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Auckland man arrested after vehicle loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Watch: 'Mr Drifter' - Driver loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
‘Someone’s loved one’: Stop sharing fatal motorway crash footage ‘immediately’, police say
A motorcyclist died in the crash and people have been sharing footage of the incident.
‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to cops
The Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
Motorcyclist dead, Southern Motorway southbound lanes reopen
The serious accident caused major delays this morning.