
'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.
'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.
The cars were both badly damaged in the crash.
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
A debris field was found 51 metres from where Allister Christie's car became airborne.
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.
The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
'It looks like he’s been through [an] industrial machine, smashing his body around.'
Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".
The person was located by a ride-share driver on Sunday morning.
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
“No injuries have been reported,” police said.
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.
The crash was reported about 11.30am.
The highway is down to one lane between Whangamata and Whiritoa.
The Serious Crash Unit attended both scenes.
Family's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.
Person critically injured after accident involving truck and motorbike on bridge.
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Emergency services were first alerted about 3.15pm.
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.