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Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
Person in serious condition after being struck by moving car
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
OPINION: Seven things that work well in Scandinavia that we could do too.
Caught on camera: Auckland Transport driver runs red light
Auckland Transport says it is disappointed by the driving seen in the video.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits
OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'
$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed
Changes will be made by next month.
Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.
Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
Ūawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade
Residents chose a design that improves safety at the main road and Solander St junction.
'On the same page': Simeon Brown meets with Bay mayors over budget funding
Hawke's Bay is getting a roading repair boost, but questions remain on the big projects.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
Teen loses control, crashes into Red Rat clothing store
A witness said they watched the young driver lose control.
Simon Wilson: The Budget promises that are destroying us
OPINION: Sugar hits for floating voters are holding back almost all meaningful progress.
Opinion: Rethinking roads as public spaces
OPINION: Ask people what 'public space' means and they probably won’t mention roads.
Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas - weather permitting
A troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months.
Man dies after his vehicle crashed into trees in Far North
The car rolled on a gentle bend and hit trees.
Holiday weekend tragedy: One dead after Northland crash
The crash was reported around 5.30pm yesterday.
Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon
OPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'
'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?
A fatal head-on collision is just the latest worrying road accident in 2024.
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
Cutting Gisborne city speed limits to 30 and 40kmh
'The lower limits have been in response to community needs and safety considerations.'
'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truck
Brian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.
Police officers assaulted, wounded after stopping speeding driver
Speeding motorist loses appeal against convictions for assault and wounding.