"Cool, kind-hearted" teen with a "confident bubbly personality" was farewelled on Sunday.

Gang member killed in New Year crash named as Mongrel Mob's Martin Henry Reuben.

The pedestrian killed on Christmas Day in Auckland was mum of six Charlotte Tyrrell, 28

Sky went missing from his Southgate home around 4pm.

Seventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.

Bid to seize more assets could conflict with Bill of Rights Act, Minister warned.

Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.

Police are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.

The road is blocked in both directions.

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in the Kaipara District, Northland, overnight.

St John and police both attended the incident.

Several people are also in hospital following serious crashes in Auckland overnight.

A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.

Police say by and large, New Zealanders rang in 2022 safely.

The stunts were considered so dangerous the police chose not to intervene.

Police were alerted to the crash around 7pm.

Police, St John gearing up for busiest night of the year.

Driver "shaken", elderly pedestrian seriously injured.

The South Auckland chase involved two vehicles, road spikes and a police helicopter.

The death has not yet been added to the holiday period road toll of six.

Sergeant Dylan Robinson saved the then-suicidal teen in 2009.

Tamaki made the alleged threat during a sermon yesterday.

Five people have died on the roads since Friday.

The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.

The incident has been unfolding since around 1.30am.

The person died at the scene.

Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.

Police appeal for witnesses after car earlier failed to stop for an officer.