New ZealandFatal plunge blamed on brake failureA Napier truck driver negotiating the steep Otira Viaduct for the first time probably experienced brake failure, a coroner has ruled.16 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandTruck driver still missingA crane arrived this afternoon at the scene of a truck crash on the Kaikoura coast in which the driver has been missing since this morning.16 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandMinibus rolls in Otago, driver injuredFour people were trapped when a bus rolled near Clarks Junction, inland from Outram near Dunedin, this morning.15 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandFatal text crash: Miracle kidsJust over two months ago, a battered Phoenix Ruddell lay in an induced coma at Starship Hospital with injuries so serious that doctors expected a long road back to recovery.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dies after being thrown 15mAn 18-year-old woman who was thrown 15 metres in a crash in Apiti on Friday died in hospital.14 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandSmile for new speed camerasThe first of a series of new fixed speed cameras has gone live today.13 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandMan killed by passing carA man was killed on the Moutere Highway, Nelson, after being struck by a vehicle.13 Jul 11:06 PM
New ZealandWoman thrown 15m in drink-drive crashA young woman was thrown 15 metres from a vehicle following a crash in the Manawatu region early today.11 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandWoman on life support after crash into bankA woman is in hospital on life support following a crash in the Manawatu region in the early hours of this morning.10 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in Hawke's Bay crashTwo men are in hospital, with one in critical condition, after a crash early today.09 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandNightmare crash puts paid to holidayWhat was meant to be the start of a long-awaited family holiday turned into every parent's nightmare.08 Jul 10:27 PM
New ZealandTeens' joyride ends with car around poleThree teenage boys are in hospital following a police pursuit which ended with the car they were in slamming into a pole on Auckland's North Shore.08 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandDaughter's tribute to cyclistThe daughter of a cyclist killed after being hit by a courier van on Monday said her mother was "very safety conscious" and would be "incredibly missed".08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver dies after train collisionThe young man whose vehicle collided with a train on Northpark Rd, just north of Ashburton, has died in hospital.08 Jul 06:31 AM
New ZealandDriver hadn't had eye test in yearsA truck driver involved in a collision that killed a cyclist says he hadn't had an eye examination in at least five years at the time of the accident.08 Jul 12:36 AM
New Zealand7-year-old hit by car in TaurangaA 7-year-old boy was flown to Auckland's Starship Hospital in a serious condition last night after being hit by a car in Tauranga's Welcome Bay.Watch07 Jul 09:25 PM
New ZealandBoy, 7, in critical condition after crashA 7-year-old boy hit by a car in Welcome Bay last night remains in a critical condition at Auckland's Starship hospital this morning.07 Jul 08:22 PM
New Zealand'I didn't have time to brake'A Courier Post driver says a fatal accident with a cyclist yesterday was over in an instant.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver 'within arm’s reach' of cyclistsA truck driver was “within arm’s reach” of a group of cyclists seconds before his vehicle fatally collided with one of them, an inquest has heard.07 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandFatal cycle crash: Police seek witnessesPolice are calling for witnesses to a fatal crash between a cyclist and courier van at an intersection near Hillcrest this morning.06 Jul 11:13 PM
New Zealand'A special little boy'Clayton O'Brien's death has broken the hearts of his family, says a distraught aunt.05 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist pinned between car and letter boxA motorcyclist has been pinned between a car and a letter box in Tauranga.04 Jul 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Special' life lost after car and motorcycle collisionA 46-year-old woman who died after her motorcycle and an oncoming car collided near Napier has been described by a close friend as a "special, true and powerful woman".02 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandDriver's narrow escape after cow-crashA Dunedin driver who crashed into a cow woke up in a smoke-filled car with an 18-wheeler truck bearing down on her.30 Jun 08:30 PM
New Zealand10 ways to make roads saferNZ has enjoyed a record fall in the road toll but road safety campaigners say there’s plenty of room for improvement.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a scene!The picturesque Scenic Drive was the scene of two car crashes Saturday morning.27 Jun 11:32 PM
