‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crash
Devastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".
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US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
‘Tragic’ Hāhei cliff fall: Victim was boy, 13, on holiday with family
Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.
Police name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victim
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
‘Heartbreaking’: Death after fall from Coromandel cliff to be investigated, says mayor
Two young people fell from a cliff; one died, the other was rescued uninjured in Hāhei.
How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crash
Inquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
Terrifying near-miss after car crosses centre line
Watch three angles of a near-miss after a car crosses the centre line of the road. Video / Supplied
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Two-vehicle crash on SH1, Waikato
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Waikato this morning at about 5.30am. Video / Supplied
The NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024
Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.
Truck drops urea on highway
A truck spilled a load of urea on SH3 at Mt Messenger, Taranaki, causing significant delays during the clean-up.
Cycling accidents a summer concern for ACC in Hawke’s Bay
Classic sun-soaked activities creating higher costs for ACC in the Bay.
Police name driver killed after crashing into house on Christmas Eve
A witness described seeing a speeding car overtake a bus before the crash.
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
One critical after car and motorcycle crash near Morrinsville
St John said one person was taken to Waikato Hospital.
Cyclist dies in SH29 crash with vehicle near Matamata
Emergency services weren't able to resuscitate the person.
'Devastation' in Upper Hutt: Community outraged after fleeing vehicle wreaks havoc
A 36-year-old man is set to appear in court facing driving charges.
One critical after two-vehicle crash near New Plymouth
A patient was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital.
‘Our best year on the roads in a century’: Road toll falls below 300 for the first time in a decade
"Have we seen people starting to make safer choices when they’re driving?"
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurant
Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.
Watch: Kazakhstan plane crashes, killing 38; rescuers pull survivors from wreckage
Azerbaijan declares national mourning after deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan.
Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashes in Kazakhstan with over 60 on board
Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashes in Kazakhstan; survivors reported, fire contained.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
The 36-year-old died on December 19.
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.
Holiday hazards: ACC data highlights festive injury risks
Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.
Significant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash
'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'
Watch: Killer teen driver did nangs at 160km/h
Teen driver jailed for fatal crash after inhaling nitrous oxide, killing three passengers.