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Hawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelry
A car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.

Police car involved in crash in Lower Hutt this afternoon
One person, who was not in the police vehicle, received minor injuries.

Serious crash closes Tamaki Drive
There are reports of serious injuries, and an ambulance is on the scene.

Fatal crash probe slammed after police case against tourist driver collapses
New inquiry into police investigation highlights slew of failures in double-fatal crash.

Men in court following crash deaths of teens
An 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.

E-scooter ban? Waka Kotahi reveals its verdict
Licensing exemption up for renewal.

Napier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, money
Cost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.

Police seek info from public on Huntly fatal crash
Members of public tried to help, but the driver died at the scene on Harris St.

Teen cyclist left concussed after bike hit by 84-year-old driver
The driver narrowly avoided running over the cyclist after knocking her off the bike.

Tree cleared from Whanganui street after truck collision
The road was partially blocked while the tree was cleared,

One person dies, two others injured in crash near Paeroa
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the crash about 3.45pm.

Sister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parents
The teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Mākara crash
Emergency services were called to the scene in western Wellington this afternoon.

'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of ute
Group drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.

Gang member was riding with ‘swarm’ of motorcyclists when he crashed into oncoming car and died
Merc Maumasi-Rihari had received his patch only days before he was killed.

Millions in new costs add to motorway over-run
Waka Kotahi has paid road builders millions more for the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway.

Waikato highway closed after crash
Emergency services responded to the crash in Waitomo, Waikato, about 6.45pm Tuesday.

SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.

Pair rescued from stream near Whanganui with help of rowboat
A member of the public with a dinghy helped rescue two people from the stranded car.

Person killed in Papatoetoe crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on Great South Rd last night.

Coroner's handbrake warning after mother killed by rolling van
Kraleva, 52, died from blunt force injuries to her torso on October 14, 2020.

Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.

Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.

Motorist dead after crashing into parked truck
A road has been closed while the crash is investigated.

Two crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delays
The crashes are about 400 metres apart.

Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'
One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.

Halloween horror: Driver drank and took drugs before killing cousin, injuring seven
One victim dead, one paralysed and one cannot remember the death of his girlfriend.

Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.