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Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New Plymouth
The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.

One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Scooter rider critically injured in collision with van towing trailer
The rider and the van collided about 1pm at the intersection of Cargill and Stuart St.

'Smashed it across the road': Woman in critical condition after crash in Stillwater
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm.

One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
Police said the road may be closed for some time.

'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crash
A tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners.

Rehab health workers rush to aid of fatally injured driver in Pt Chev pole crash
Despite their best efforts, the motorist died at the scene.

Motorcyclist dies in Waihī crash, road reopens
Emergency services were called to a crash at Rosemont Rd and Consols St.

Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.

'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

One dead after early-morning Dunedin crash, car down bank
The sole occupant died at the scene.

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.

Cyclist critical after Palmerston North crash
Police are looking for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.

One seriously injured after vehicle and cyclist crash in Christchurch
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays after road closed.

'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.

Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.

NZTA cleans up large diesel spill from truck
About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.

Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes
Two women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.

'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver
The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.

‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians
The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.

SH1 closed after serious crash at Manawatū, emergency services rush to scene
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash around 5pm.

Second person dies days after crash near Christchurch
The crash happened on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd on Thursday.

One dead, another critically injured after vehicle crashes into building
Three ambulances and a helicopter responded to the Woodville crash.

Person seriously injured in South Island crash
Emergency services were alerted about 3am to the crash, which occurred west of Timaru.

‘Find other ways to travel’: Train line still closed after 'horrific' collision with car
A witness says the crash 'really looked serious' - Onehunga line trains are suspended.

One critical, SH2 closed after crash between vehicles and building near Palmerston North
A vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a building.

Person dead after train hits car in Auckland
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph

SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.

Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash: One person dies after car crashes down bank
Emergency services were called just after 10.30am this morning.