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Christmas toll: Nine killed on Kiwi roads
Last year, the Christmas-New Year road toll was 21.

Kaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tanker
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.

Pedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuries
A helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.

Mount Maunganui fatal crash brings holiday road toll to eight
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.

Caravan disintegrates on Bombay hills
A caravan disintegrated on the Bombay Hills, south of Auckland on Wednesday afternoon, with contents scattered everywhere. Video / NZHerald

Remutaka Hill crash: SH2 now open in both directions
Motorists travelling out of Wellington have been told to expect delays.

Holiday road toll rises to six after Canterbury crash
Two people were also taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.

Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.

Person seriously injured in Palmerston North crash; one dead after Northland crash overnight
The road where the incident occurred is now closed.

Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.

Dixie Chicks star dead in 'devastating' crash
Laura Lynch was killed in a horror incident in El Paso, Texas.

Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.

Crash waiting to happen: Camera cop nabs 39 speeding drivers in four hours
Constable Karl Hewitt said at that rate he starts just waiting for an accident to happen.

'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”

Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.

One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Taranaki
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.

Emergency services attend serious crash
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious incident in Northcote involving a child and a vehicle on Onewa Rd. Video / Michael Craig

Police seek information following fatal Waikato crash
Information is sought on the driving of two vehicles prior to a fatal crash on Sunday.

'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crash
Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.

SH30 collision: Two die in region's third fatal crash in three days
Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.

Second person dies, three seriously injured in Rotorua crash, SH30 reopens
Two people have died after two vehicles crashed on Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30.

'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcher
Victim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.

‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend
The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.

SH16 closed after truck crash, motorists told to take alternative route or delay travel
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.

One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.

Pedestrian in serious condition following serious crash in Parnell
Emergency services were notified over the accident around 4.30pm.