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Enraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photo
Widow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'

Letters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?
OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.

'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.

'Felt right across the district': Police name victim of fatal railway track crash
'Amberlee was part of our Pukeora Family and will be missed by all of us here.'

One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā District
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.

One dead after crash involving vehicle and pedestrian
The crash occurred just before midnight, closing a residential street temporarily.

'Devastating': Teens fight for lives after West Akl crash fleeing police
One resident described the vehicle's speed as "insane" before the crash.

Pro-cycling Auckland councillor suffers broken leg in bike-car crash
Julie Fairey says she will likely need an operation and weeks of recovery.

Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court
Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Traffic delays after car flips on roof at busy West Auckland intersection
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.20pm.

Section of motorway to close from midnight to remove dirt truck wreck
The truck rolled over a barrier on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run
Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.

Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.

The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.

Two critically injured after multi-vehicle crash on key Auckland road
A crash closed Great North Rd in Glen Eden this afternoon.

'Serious injuries': Crews work to free people after Tasman SH6 crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30pm.

Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'

Blind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspect
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.

Truck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway
'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.'

CCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-run
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.