A 22km stretch of State Highway 1. Just why is the notorious section of road so deadly?

The incident is believed to have resulted from a police pursuit in the area.

He spent nearly 11 hours on top of pipes at the entrance of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.

Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.

Police received a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian about 11pm.

Extensive traffic delays as police work hard to talk down an armed man.

Police seeking members of public who might have seen teen walking along Waimea Valley Rd.

Police have arrested a man who was involved in three separate fleeing driver incidents.

'It's just so crazy to think she's gone,' says twin after fatal crash.

The crash has now cleared, however, motorists are being advised to allow extra time.

The hours after New Year celebrations are the most deadly on New Zealand roads.

Emergency services were called to the crash on North St at 7.42am this morning.

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Reports indicated car involved in collision was travelling the wrong way down motorway.

Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.

Parents describe trauma of losing son in a crash that never should have happened.

Te Puna crash victim's family, friends and workmates mourn talented chef.

He might have you in stitches, but Benny Bogan's message could save your life.

Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.

Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.

Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.

A large slip is blocking SH2 in Matata to SH33 in Paengaroa.

The 15-year-old was a pupil at Green Bay High School, Auckland.

Four people have died on our roads in less than 24 hours.

Police have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.

Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.

EDITORIAL: Drive safely and have a happy Christmas.

Kerry Sargent was killed in the crash, which happened on October 22.

"We're absolutely devastated. Our families are very, very close."