Truck inferno on Napier-Taupō Rd
Angela Payne witnessed explosions and an inferno after a truck caught fire on the Napier-Taupō Rd overnight. Video / Angela Payne
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Council asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.
Silver Stream 4WD accident leaves one dead
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Motorists are advised to expect delays while congestion eases.
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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?
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Three hurt in fiery crash on Wellington motorway
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Government builds a third of promised median barriers
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