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Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash: One person dies after car crashes down bank
Emergency services were called just after 10.30am this morning.

Submissions now open on NZTA review of SH35 speed limit increases
The public can now make submissions on speed limits for sections of the highway.

Terrifying near misses on New Zealand roads
Transporting New Zealand has released dash-cam footage of terrifying near misses on our roads. Video / Transporting NZ

Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū-Tararua Highway
The latest flyover footage from March shows an almost complete highway.

‘A very sad day’: Pedestrian dies after being struck by ute in Canterbury
Emergency services were called just after 6.30am.

‘Disgusted’: Exponents frontman Jordan Luck escapes drink driving conviction
The high-profile entertainer was over the limit in December.

Watch: Shocking moment Red Cross car veers into traffic in wild overtaking attempt
The staff member was immediately stood down from driving Red Cross vehicles.

More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.

‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.

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

Here to stay: Court rules Wellington's rainbow crossing doesn't compromise safety
Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing was painted in October 2018.

The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.

Lime Scooter collides with member of public
A video captured a Lime Scooter rider colliding with a member of the public in Auckland Central. Video / Supplied

Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied

Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house
A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.

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.