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Teens write off cars in crash following police chase

Five teenagers who allegedly stole a car crashed into the front yard of a house and wrote off two other cars after a police chase.

Car rolls on State Highway 7

A car has rolled on State Highway 7 near Hanmer Springs.

Woman trapped in car after collision

A woman is trapped in a car that was hit by a truck near Auckland International Airport this morning.

5000 drink-drivers fined almost $1m

Lower breath-alcohol limit hits offenders in the pocket - and there has been a decrease in higher-level incidents

Editorial: Road safety drives a good start

No serious road accident involving a visitor to this country represents good publicity for the tourism industry.

Air NZ gets behind driver safety message

Passengers flying on Air NZ will soon get road safety tips before touching down on New Zealand soil.

Police discover grim sticker on fatal car

Police officers first on the scene at a fatal Hawke's Bay car crash were shocked to find a grim bumper sticker on the wrecked car.

Road closures in two main traffic routes

Major traffic delays are expected in the central North Island after the closure of two main traffic routes.

Group pushes for safer driveways

Adding speed bumps and mirrors to long driveways are among measures a child safety group has included in submissions to the Auckland Council's Unitary Plan.

Driving ban on smartwatches urged

Road safety campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of wearable technology, including smartwatches, by drivers.

Early morning crash in Christchurch

Two people have been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash in Christchurch this morning.

Police issue black ice warning

Drivers are being urged to be careful after two recent crashes involving cars skidding on black ice.

Pedestrian hit in Auckland's Ponsonby

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after he was hit by a bus in Auckland this morning.

Police yet to identify Ruakaka driver

Police have not been able to identify the man who died in a car crash near Ruakaka yesterday.

Caution urged on wet roads

Motorists have been urged to avoid travelling along rural highways in Manawatu and Whanganui unless it is essential, as heavy rain continues to cause havoc.

Signage blamed for tourist's fatal crash

The Coroner has found the death of a tourist driver may have been caused by a combination of unclear signage and unfamiliarity with New Zealand road markings.