Inquest told of 'flash' and then 'horrendous bang'
The car's four wheels became airborne on impact with the truck, witness says.
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Inquest for crash in Te Kuiti
Coroner Mike Robb and police are involved in an inquest visiting the crash scene on Oparure Rd, Te Kuiti.
One dead two seriously injured in Invercargill crash
It was the second fatal crash today; a person also died after a crash in South Canterbury.
One dead after serious crash
Three others are injured after the two car crash in South Canterbury, north of Timaru.
Three hurt in Whakamarama crash
A car has gone down a bank in Whakamarama after a two-vehicle crash.
Crash blocks lane on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Multiple vehicles have crashed in one of the Northern Motorway's citybound lanes.
Injured person trapped, power lines down after crashes
Two people hurt, road blocked, power lines down after three crashes in Northland.
Fatal crash near Te Anau
One person has died after a car crashed into a tree in the South Island.
Pictures: These cars came to grief at this corner - now a neighbour wants action
Police want crashes reported so authorities can identify roading issues.
One trapped in crash near Manutahi, Taranaki
One person was trapped for a time until they were cut free by fire crews.
Serious crash in Hastings
A serious crash in Hastings has seen one person taken by helicopter to hospital.
One killed after collision with tractor
One person has died after a car clipped a tractor and flipped into a ditch in Waikato.
Motorcyclist killed in Christchurch crash
A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a serious crash last night in Christchurch.
Dome Valley car crash: lanes blocked as four have lucky escape in head-on crash
Car and SUV collide at southern end of valley.
Man injured in St Heliers crash
A man has been hospitalised after two vehicles collided in St Heliers early this morning.
Two in hospital, power lines down after Mt Albert crash
The collision also knocked out power to nearby traffic signals.
'It's ludicrous': Crash victim calls for crackdown on tourist driver regulations
'How many more lives need to be lost or put at risk before action is taken?'
Delays after Southern Motorway crash and breakdown
The collision happened citybound at Greenlane, while a truck is stranded at Ellerslie.
Crash: Doctor to pay victims $15,000; judge slams his decision to drive
Judge struggled to understand how someone made such a terrible decision.
Logging truck rolls near Tauranga blocking SH2
Logs have spilled onto the westbound lanes.
Auckland motorway moving again after crashes
Six cars were involved in two crashes and three people have been taken to hospital.
Family 'torn up' by death of young Waikato father
Quad bike victim leaves year-old daughter and son, 4.
Watch: Bus veers off road, crashes into cars
The moment was captured on a nearby store's CCTV cameras.
Lucky escape for women who crashed with police car
A police car has crashed with another car near Huntly tonight.
Crash creates traffic delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Congestion was building in the area and motorists should expect delays.
70yo woman critical after head-on crash
A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to a car crash at Smiths Overbridge near Blenheim.
Quadruple fatal crash: Jury deliberations continue
The jury will continue their deliberations from 10am tomorrow.
Quadruple fatal crash: Jury begins deliberations
The Hamilton High Court jury was sent out at 1.35pm today.
'Everyone is devastated': Teen, grandfather killed in level crossing crash
"It's just so tragic. Everyone was in total shock."
Person dead after Cambridge on-ramp crash
Police suspect the driver may have suffered a medical event at the time of the crash.
Much-loved mum of three dies in motorbike crash
Nikki Gapes died in a crash involving two motorbikes and a car near the Kaipara Harbour
Distracted driver runs over cops in Aussie
The young driver who was distracted by his mobile phone also has a lengthy driving record.