Driver who caused crash on learner licence, had smoked synthetic cannabis, coroner told.

Behind-the-scenes clip of the 105 jingle. / NZ Police

The police Eagle helicopter landed in the middle of the motorway to provide first aid.

He was a soldier, father, friend and proud New Zealander, the Army says.

Major incident on SH1 northbound before Green Lane exit. Police chopper landed in the motorway.

A car was reported to be smoking in the central Auckland tunnel just after 6am.

Crashes in Auckland and Northland both happened about 10 o'clock on Wednesday night.

Delays are being experienced throughout the city.

One person has died after a serious crash in Otorohanga.

The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.

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Motorcyclist died at scene of crash with car in Westport.

Police want to make sure both teenagers are safe and well.

Car ripped in two as it crashes into power pole on Batty Rd in Kingseat.

Even with a horrific machete-injury, Derryn Culverwell had kept fighting.

Two other people escaped with minor injuries after the crash just before 4am.

Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.

The road has been closed while police investigate.

The crash was affecting traffic on southbound SH1 lanes between Mercer and Meremere.

A helicopter had been requested and the road is blocked.

The rider struck a power pole last night.

The man was located motionless in the water by Eagle helicopter crew on Tuesday.

"They certainly saved lives."

The man was suffering from hypothermia after being found motionless in the water.

Kayaker retrieved from the water near Titirangi at about 1pm today.

The school has a roll of 1300 pupils in Year 9 and above.

Tokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.

The hardest job for police officers - telling someone their loved one has died.

Two doctors were among the first on the scene of a horror crash which killed eight people.