Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
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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.
Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor
A motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run.
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
One dead after suspected medical event causes crash in Dargaville
Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Major emergency response under way after Paeroa crash leaves one critical and one badly hurt
'There are a number of people down a bank from a vehicle.'
Driver gets Jeep stuck in river trying to avoid group who allegedly assaulted him
Firefighters had to haul the half-submerged vehicle from a flooded ford.
'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crash
Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.
Watch: Dash cam captures dramatic ute crash on Wellington highway
The ute collided with a white car, spinning it around 180 degrees.
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Truck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delays
Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.
Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Roxburgh
Emergency services were called to the Central Otago town at 7.20pm last night.
Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
'Tragically high': Youth driver traffic offences down but road death toll remains high
AA data show young driver offending rates substantially declined.
Desert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crash
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.
'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring one
Bollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.
Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck in Kaikōura
The crash occurred about 9.20am between Inland Kaikōura Rd and Rakanui Rd.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
Pedestrian struck by truck on State Highway 1, Kaikōura
State Highway 1 through Peketā is closed, affecting north and south-bound traffic.
Truck fire closes Auckland's Southwestern Motorway northbound at rush hour
Commuters are being asked to consider an alternative route to work this morning.
Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
One person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, Auckland
The crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.
Serious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.
Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
One person with critical injuries after Hamilton crash involving car and pedestrian
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
Critical injuries after single vehicle crash near Whakatāne
The accident closed Tāneatua Rd near White Pine Bush Rd, about 2.20pm.
Motorcyclist dies following West Coast crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.15pm
Victim of SH5 crash between Napier and Taupō dies in hospital
Police are continuing to make inquiries into the crash between a car and truck.