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Warning for motorists: What trucks' Christmas convoy is doing to State Highway 1
Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.

He drank tequila in the morning and killed her 'sweetheart' that afternoon
Michael Gardyne was imprisoned for drink-driving causing the death of Geoff Pearson.

Drunk dad who made son, 9, drive him to liquor store won't be charged
The 32-year-old father has received a warning.

Auckland Harbour Bridge crash causing delays
The crash is blocking one of five city-bound lanes.

Fatal crash near Rotorua: Truck carrying house involved in SH5 collision
The crash took place on State Highway 5.

'Try using a red shell': Police hunt rogue go-karter in Whangārei
Police are appealing for help to catch the go-kart. The public has some ideas.

Double trouble: Second Harbour Bridge crash adds to motorists' delays
A crash is blocking two right lanes northbound in St Marys Bay.

Driving high: THC can cause 'mild' impairment for hours
New research has shed more light on driving while on cannabis.

Car crashes into tree following bank 'incident'
It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Fatal three-car crash involving horse float in Rangiora
Police were alerted to the three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Plaskett and Oxford roads at about 3.55pm. Video / Kurt Bayer

Tractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identified
The fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.

'Guttural screams of two precious children': Kids lose mum in deadly crash
Emma Bagley, 37, was killed after she and her family were T-boned in horror crash.

Youths critically hurt as car slams into shipping container at '140km/h', shunts it 2m
Speed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.

Crash slows traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway
NZTA has advised motorists to pass the scene 'with care and expect delays'.

Wellington mayor helps protestors pitch tents at Shelly Bay
He even helped to erect tents alongside Mau Whenua on Sunday.

One dead after car crashes into river at Warkworth
As it happened: Members of the public rush to a car that crashed into the Mahurangi River at Warkworth. Video / Supplied

'Absolute tragedy': Partner and kids aged 14 and 10 killed in crash identified
The crash that claimed three lives will be referred to the coroner.

Horror crash: Three dead after car crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Gisborne.

Stolen car flees police and crashes in Henderson, West Auckland
The four occupants of the car were uninjured but one needed to be freed by firefighters.

Watch: Rotten tree crushes uninsured car in Auckland CBD
The tree snapped and slammed into a parked car.

Many Kiwis believe cars are speeding on their streets
One-in-four New Zealanders believe it is not safe to cycle, says a report.

Motorcyclist dies in central Auckland crash
The off-ramp near Tecoma St in Ellerslie has been closed after the crash.

NZ roads: Waiting for death to assess risk
Opinion: New Zealand's tragic road toll proves our assessment of risk is sadly lacking.

Child struck by car in Remuera, taken to hospital with serious injuries
One person has been taken to Starship hospital.

Left turn: Confusing road markings stump K Rd motorists
AT says it was never intended to have two left-turning lanes at the intersection.

Serious crashes in Auckland and Hawke's Bay, pedestrian dead in Waikato
A string of crashes has kept emergency services busy.

'Dangerous and stupid': Impatient driver tries to beat train at crossing
"I'm sure that's left a big dent," said an eyewitness after the morning mixup.

Labour weekend road toll at five after car rolls on East Coast
Latest holiday weekend death occurred on the East Coast.