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Horror injuries won't keep police officer away
Auckland police officer recalls horror injuries while laying road spikes. Video / NZ Police

Cop's gruelling recovery after near-fatal hit-and-run by reality TV contestant
Paramedic had to insert her finger in cop's chest to stop his lungs collapsing.

SH2 reopens near Wairoa after slip claims life during bad weather
One person died and another was seriously injured after crashing into the slip.

Video shows moment before BurgerFuel car crashes into people at Avondale Santa Parade
The classic car can be heard revving before it lurches forward and into the performers. Video / Supplied

Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.

Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'

'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.

Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed
A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.

'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.

Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.

Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding
News snippets from across Northland.

Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.

Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island
Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.

Motorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crash
Victim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.

Watch: Bus with three young passengers crashes through Māngere property
Four people were on the vehicle when it crashed.

Section of Southern motorway reopens after crash causes five-hour closure
Motorists were diverted via Great South Rd through Papakura and Drury.

Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck
Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.

Congestion on Auckland's Southern Motorway
A section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway is expected to remain closed for several hours after a serious crash between a truck, van and car. Video / Supplied

'It was awful': Woman dead, locals shocked after hit and run
A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

Person taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crash
The road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.

State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.

Car versus truck collision near Whanganui
The collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.

Driver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run located
Police are still interested in CCTV footage.

Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.

Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run
Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.