
International tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospital
A black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.
A black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.
Peter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.
An NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.
Police said the driver may not know they hit someone.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.
A serious crash involving a car and delivery truck occurred at the Lincoln Road and Universal Drive intersection. Video / Dean Purcell
Police were called to the incident involving a car and a truck at 1pm.
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
Traffic is backed up for several kilometres approaching the crash site.
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
An advertising industry worker faces two charges after death of 'devoted' dad, husband.
'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.
The three right eastbound lanes have been forced to close.
The crash brings the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.