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Woman seriously injured in coal train accident dies

More tests for deadly mystery object

Particulates from the mystery object which killed a driver last year are now being studied by Otago University researchers after ESR tests weren't definitive.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car

The 19-year-old man killed when he was hit by a car in Taranaki this morning has been named.

Cyclist, 10, badly hurt in crash

A 10-year-old girl was last night in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle on a rural road - the latest in a series of bad cycling accidents.

Crash officer appalled at 'fabrication'

The first officer on the scene of a crash, which police tried to blame on a truck driver for using his mobile phone, says there was never any suggestion the truckie was at fault.

Two people hospitalised after head-on collision

Two people have been taken to hospital following a head-on collision outside Palmerston North this afternoon.

Army medics help after head-on crash

Army medics pitched in to help rescue services after a nasty head-on smash near their base outside Christchurch this afternoon.

Police admit being wrong over truckie

Police have admitted a truck driver was wrongly blamed for causing a crash featured in a road safety campaign.

Ironman vet injured on ride

Ironman veteran Garth Barfoot is recovering in hospital with a broken femur after a car hit him while he was out cycling.

Hefty bill for Aston Martin crash

A Chinese man's holiday to NZ took an expensive turn when he crashed his $200,000 Aston Martin Rapide on Tamaki Dr, with another $14,000 bill for the light pole he hit.

Two people seriously injured after crash, SH2 blocked

Two people were seriously hurt when a light truck and car collided north of Wairao this morning, blocking State Highway 2.

Man airlifted to hospital after car rolls

A Dunedin man who lost control behind the wheel near Golden Bay this morning has been airlifted to hospital.

Claude Lewenz: Smart roads will get city moving

Forget rego plates and e-bikes - clever street design can save lives and money, writes Claude Lewenz.

Injured cyclist to film dangerous drivers

Glenn McIsaac plans to put cameras on his bike or helmet to film footage of dangerous drivers.

Crash causes delays on SH1 near Balclutha

A crash involving a logging truck and a tractor has led to traffic delays on State Highway 1 near Balclutha today.

Community mourns cyclist

A Northland community is mourning the loss of a family man, teacher and dedicated club volunteer in New Zealand's second cyclist death of the new year.