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Maria Singh was 22 when she was crushed by the rolling vehicle.
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Wellington crash: One dead after car flips in Papakowhai
The upside-down vehicle was found near railway lines.
'Horrendous': Residents' scathing verdict on state of roads
Council asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.
Silver Stream 4WD accident leaves one dead
The road to the accident scene is blocked off as police inquiries continue. Video / Gregor Richardson
'Significant delays' after truck on fire blocked Auckland's Southern Motorway
Motorists are advised to expect delays while congestion eases.
'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gathering
Dunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Two motorbikes seized, 55 infringements after dangerous' driving at gang funeral
Multiple people have been charged with driving-related offences.
Ice, ice, maybe? Timaru District Council creates hilarious rap about icy roads
Ice is back and the roads be glistenin'.
School mourns death of 'happy, positive' student in crash
Police were called to the crash at about 9.45am on Thursday.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
Grieving families wanted harsher sentence for Timaru crash driver
Tyreese Stuart Fleming has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for the crash.
Focus: Picton crash - Three generations killed
The horrific crash just south of Picton on State Highway 1 and has sent shock waves through the Filipino community and the nation. NZ Herald's Adam Pearse reports. Video / George Heard
Simon Wilson: Seven dead in Picton crash - why don't we take road safety seriously?
Opinion: We know how to make the roads safer, so why don't we?
Cyclist killed after being struck by a truck in central Hamilton
Roads are closed and diversions are in place.
Three hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorway
The power pole and lines have been removed and the lane is now open.
Government builds a third of promised median barriers
There are questions, following a crash, about why New Zealand has so few median barriers.
Crash victim's mother wants an end to drivers breaching restricted licences
Grieving mum says: 'We are the ones that should be upholding the law and saving them.'
Road safety expert busts myths on what can and can't reduce road toll
Improving safety on the roads will require a multi-pronged approach.
Police, injured cyclist say AT cycleway unsafe
Auckland Transport are not being open with residents, says petition organiser Sam Joyce.
Plan ahead for the long weekend: Health ministry, Waka Kotahi urge people to be prepared
'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'
'Not fit for purpose': Waka Kotahi road safety team faces restructure
'We have lost clarity of how we add value, why we are here, what we exist for.'
Focus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato Expressway
The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
John MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of difference
OPINION: What is the price of seven lives?
Driver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expert
Fatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 June, 2022
Picton crash tragedy, BB guns send mall into lockdown and time to say goodbye to pre-departure Covid testing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
All Black sidesteps charge on technicality after 'extremely excessive' speed
Dalton Papalii was accused of driving at dangerously high speeds on an Auckland motorway.
'I will kill you': SUV driver who ran over fleeing pedestrian jailed
Authorities said Clive Vakalahi dragged his victim over 100 metres underneath his Nissan.
'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driver
Reformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.