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The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
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The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
SH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s Bay
The truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
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Kiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice official
The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.
'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in election
MP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.
Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
The rail crossing accident on Norfolk Road opens up a safety discussion.
‘Needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crash
Willie Jackson said the crash might have been avoided if he'd been with her.
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Scooter driver died from traumatic chest injuries after driving into unlit truck
Two brothers watched helplessly as a scooter driver suffered fatal injuries.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Brothers killed in crash leave behind five young children, pregnant partners
Police attended the crash at the intersection of Mchardies Rd, SH3 about 4.25pm on Sunday.
Community comes together at Matariki to honour road death victims
Road safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.
Two people dead following crash near Bulls
State Highway 3 was closed for over four hours due to the incident.
Northland news in brief: Plane issue at airport; two Lotto winners
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'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and car
The person is seriously injured.
Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Casidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.
Hastings fatality: Bystanders tried to resuscitate driver who suffered medical event
Bystanders did their best to help save the man following a crash in Hastings.
Person dies from critical injuries sustained in SH1 crash
The single-car crash occurred on Beaver Rd, Bombay, yesterday morning.
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
'Could have killed people': Up to 50 people mob fleeing driver at Matariki crash
A woman pushing a pram was among those who had a lucky escape.
Police say woman killed in early morning Whangārei crash not wearing a seatbelt
A crane was needed to haul the woman's vehicle out of the creek where it landed.
One person dead after truck and car collide in Southland
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.
'Beautiful and caring' hit-and-run victim remembered by colleagues
Cass Maguire will be farewelled by loved ones next week.
Shakespeare Rd tragedy: Manslaughter charge over fatal crash of car with nine inside
Mithias Oshae Te Pou allegedly crashed a car with nine people in it.
Hold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number faster
National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.
Mum makes heartbreaking trip to Perth to collect son’s body after car crash death
Her 19-year-old son died after his car veered off the street and slammed into a tree.
Petrol pumps damaged by vehicle in ‘awful accident’
Petrol services have been stopped at National Park Four Square & Gas by a freak accident.