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Jesse Carlson named as Horsham Downs fatal crash victim
Jesse Carlson, from Silverdale, was 34.

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.

'Backed way up': Delays following two-vehicle crash near Sheepworld
The incident happened near Sheepworld Farm Park around 2.30pm today.

One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.

One dead, helicopters respond as two-car Easter crash closes SH3 in Taranaki
Emergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm.

Watch: 'Messed with the wrong reporter' – broadcaster takes to social media after car sideswiped
The culprit left a note with a phone number but didn't provide any insurance details.

Watch: Three injured as crash delays South Auckland motorway
Video shows debris scattered in all directions.

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.

Emergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, Waikato
Police were called to the scene around 8.20pm.

Reports of serious injuries after pedestrian, vehicle crash in Lower Hutt
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 7.15pm.

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.

Shenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in Tasman
The crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.

State Highway 1 in Dome Valley now open after earlier crash
The crash was reported to police around 3.45pm.

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.