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.
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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.
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The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
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“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
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Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.
Child taken to hospital after crash in rural Bay of Plenty
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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
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Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash
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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.
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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
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Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
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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.
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Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car in Te Kūiti
Police confirmed that one person has died this evening.
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The man was critically injured after a crash between his van and a ute on Wednesday.
Auckland's Southwestern Motorway reopens after crash near Onehunga
Southbound traffic was backed up 2km from the crash site on SH20 near Onehunga.
One person dead after truck and car collide near Hamilton
The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.