Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."
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Dirt bike rider critically injured in South Auckland crash
The Serious Crash Unit is conducting a scene examination.
Child critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Canterbury
The child was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.
Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR
An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.
‘Delay your journey’: Ten-car crash on SH20 blocks southbound traffic
A secondary crash has block a lane heading north.
'Her life was just starting': Friends pay tribute to young crash victim
The Darfield crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Samantha Orlowski.
Person dead, two injured after crash in Beachlands
A section of the road is blocked and diversions are in place.
SH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closure
A crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.
Person dead, another injured, after four-vehicle collision in Palmerston North
One person died at the scene while another was transported to hospital.
One dead in crash west of Christchurch
A second person suffered moderate injuries in the incident at Darfield.
Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga
The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Truck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expressway
Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.
Child taken to hospital after crash in rural Bay of Plenty
The accident happened at about 3.15pm.
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.
Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash
The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Holiday weekend tragedy: One dead after Northland crash
The crash was reported around 5.30pm yesterday.
Motorcyclist dies following Palmerston North crash
The motorcyclist died after being transported to hospital.
'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?
A fatal head-on collision is just the latest worrying road accident in 2024.
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
Over 130 Huntly properties without power after vehicle crash
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truck
Brian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.
Five dead in 'horrendous' crash near Hamilton, SH3 closed
Police collecting evidence from scene to understand reason behind tragic accident.
Former Waipā councillor dies in road crash, remembered as 'complex individual'
Family grieve loss of larger-than-life character and lawyer.
Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial
Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
'Scared for my future': Amputee describes crash that took his leg
Ed Dormon's first thought was about being able to continue his passion of caregiving.
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car in Te Kūiti
Police confirmed that one person has died this evening.