New ZealandFiery crash victim turned life aroundA 20-year-old man who died in a fiery road accident had managed to turn his life around and become a caring young father, a youth worker says.09 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandCar smashes into powerpole in WellingtonOne person was seriously injured when a car crashed into a powerpole in Wellington early this morning.09 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandTruck-collision victim cycled for sonJohn Tangiia never usually cycled, but in a bid to become fitter so he could do more with his disabled son, he biked to an appointment on Tuesday.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland cycle safety efforts 'too slow'"A hippopotamus would be faster." Auckland Transport is being accused of dragging the chain in its provision of facilities to make cycling safer.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew ad campaign for cyclists' safetyGruesome images of the mangled bike on which an Auckland man died under a truck will be followed by an advertising campaign designed to "humanise" cyclists.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCycling blackspots: Where needs improvement?Cycling blackspots: Where needs improvement?09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandDriver left teetering on the edgeA driver 'made the right decision' to stay in his car after it skidded off the road in the wet - leaving him hanging on - literally - for help to arrive.08 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandFiery crash: Two confirmed deadA 51-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, both from Levin, were killed in a fiery three-vehicle crash, police have confirmed.08 Jan 09:02 PM
OpinionLance Wiggs: Cycle safety needs to become a political issueOn Tuesday I arrived very early on the scene of a cycle versus truck fatality in Auckland, writes Lance Wiggs. The sight of a person lying motionless in the street with mangled bicycle in the background is chilling enough.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTragic toll mounts as year startsA van carrying eight members of a family plunging 15m from State Highway 5 near Te Haraoto on Jan 2 got the New Year off to a bad start.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrash victim toll still unknownThe number of people killed in a fiery crash in Manawatu early today is still unclear due to the destruction of the wreckage.08 Jan 06:37 AM
New ZealandCyclist killed in collision namedPolice have released the name of the cyclist killed in a collision with a truck at the intersection of Stanley St and Parnell Rise, Auckland yesterday afternoon.08 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandCyclist 'died right front of us'Bystanders were powerless to save a cyclist at one of Auckland's busiest intersections as police reveal the truckie had a green light and was unaware he'd hit the rider.07 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in AucklandA truck driver did not know a cyclist had gone under the wheels of his truck until he was alerted by other motorists some 70 metres away, police say.07 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandTruck crash dumps 2000 litres of weed killerA weed-spraying truck has crashed in Waikato, dumping up to 3000 litres of weed killer into a stream.06 Jan 09:57 PM
New Zealand'We were reasonably lucky'Police are amazed a head-on collision between two trucks - one carrying hazardous materials - didn't end up being a lot more serious.06 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in Taupiri crash namedA man who died when his motorcycle and a car collided in Waikato at the weekend was part of a larger group returning to Auckland from a tour of the South Island.06 Jan 08:32 PM
New ZealandCollision leaves one dead in BOPA person is dead after the car they were driving collided with a tree before bursting into flames in Bay of Plenty this morning.04 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandMan dies following motorcycle accidentA man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car in Waikato last night.04 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandTaupo crash closes highwayA woman was seriously injured in a crash near Taupo this morning.03 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandWoman dies following car crashA woman has died after the car she was driving collided with a tree in west Auckland this morning.03 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandRoad toll higher than 2012The number of road deaths over the Christmas-New Year holiday period edged one higher than last year following a motorcyclist death yesterday afternoon.02 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandEight hurt in horror crashEight family members, including a six-month-old boy and two young girls, were injured in a horror van crash today after the driver is believed to have fallen asleep.02 Jan 06:38 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in over Huntly crashA man has handed himself in after a crash left live power lines dangling over the rear entrance of the Huntly Fire Station.31 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandLowest toll in 63 yearsThe number of people killed on our roads this year is the lowest since 1950, down 17 per cent on the previous year.31 Dec 05:41 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll at sixA motorcyclist has died just off State Highway 1 north of Bulls this morning, taking the holiday road toll to six.30 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandOne dead after collison with busOne person is dead after a bus and car collided in Hamilton today, bringing the holiday road toll to five.30 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandBaby, 4-year-old killed in crashesA mother trapped in a rolled van was asking rescuers about her baby daughter as she slipped in and out of consciousness. The 11-month-old girl died hours later.29 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandPolice out in forceAs holiday revellers take to the roads today, police are warning motorists to take their time, be patient and steer clear of the booze.28 Dec 09:24 PM
