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Serious crash closes Northern Motorway lanes

Crash survivor smashed way out

A survivor of a fatal car crash with a bus smashed his way out through a window after seeing smoke rise from the engine of the wreck.

Woman killed in logging truck crash named

Lucky escape for men after car rolls in snow

Woman killed in Lower Kaimais crash

A 42-year-old woman has been killed in the Lower Kaimais after crashing into a logging truck.

One dead after van crash south of Hamilton

Pair to fight kidnap charges

Woman dies after falling from moving vehicle: foul play ruled out

Police have ruled out foul play in the case of a young Christchurch mum who died after falling from a moving vehicle.

Vehicles slide off road after diesel spill on SH29

Motorists driving over the Kaimai Ranges in Bay of Plenty are being urged to take extra care this morning, after a large amount of diesel spilled onto the road.

Hit-and-run, then left for dead

The surgeon who sewed Nikki Campbell's head back together was able to use her tattoo to perfectly align the gash.

Father relives Christmas tragedy

A horrific car accident killed Richard Todd's wife and left both his daughters injured - one so severely doctors warned him she may never recover.

Fatal crash driver screamed 'I'm sorry'

The driver of a van which rolled four times, killing three US tourists, screamed "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry" as the vehicle flipped, an inquest has heard.

Seatbelts could've saved them

Three American students killed when their van rolled near Turangi last year could be alive today if they had been wearing seatbelts, an inquest has heard.

Survivor keen on NZ return

A year after the Turangi crash that killed three US students, its most scarred survivor remains determined to return to thank those who saved her life.

Cycle death toll: 'No magic bullet'

Mandatory wearing of high-visibility clothing for cyclists would not reduce the death toll, an expert told a coroner today.

Timaru car-crush victim named

Police have named a Timaru man who was crushed to death by his car while trying to remove the oil filter.

Woman critical after fall from car

A 27-year-old woman is fighting for her life in Christchurch Hospital after falling from a moving vehicle early this morning.

Crash victim swerved to avoid dog

A man has been hospitalised with suspected spinal injuries after rolling his vehicle when swerving to avoid a dog.