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Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's car
Matters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.
Stolen Mercedes trial: Who's really to blame for fatal crash?
The Crown says ‘it takes two’, while the defence says only one person is culpable.
Two-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking road
The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.
'I gunned it': Fleeing Merc thief's interview after 70yo owner died in watery crash
'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.
Shocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly couple
The cars were both badly damaged in the crash.
'The car ran over itself': Final moments of fatal high-speed crash
A debris field was found 51 metres from where Allister Christie's car became airborne.
'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically
The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.
One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman
The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
Family say teen driver killed fleeing police was a 'kind, loving boy'
A social media post described him as the 'kindest and most loving boy ever'.
Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'
Delays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrier
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
'It’s just not human': Concert-goer left for dead on Wellington road
'It looks like he’s been through [an] industrial machine, smashing his body around.'
Ambulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthy
Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".
Pedestrian seriously injured in suspected Wellington hit-and-run
The person was located by a ride-share driver on Sunday morning.
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
NZ approach to youth driver training 'the definition of insanity'
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.
'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.
'She stepped out in front of me': Woman died after speeding ute hit her and threw her 24m
Peter Napier was doing nearly 70kph when he hit and killed pedestrian Shiqing Li.
Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
SH1 near Taupō reopens after logging truck rolls
“No injuries have been reported,” police said.
Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.
Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.
Serious crash at Dairy Flat, Auckland, emergency services on-site, road closed
The crash was reported about 11.30am.
State Highway 25 closed after truck crash brings live power lines down on the road
The highway is down to one lane between Whangamata and Whiritoa.
Two motorcyclists dead in separate crashes across North Island
The Serious Crash Unit attended both scenes.