
Two people fighting for their lives after truck and car collide in Waikato
The crash occured at the intersection of Diagonal Rd and McLaren Rd at 5pm
The crash occured at the intersection of Diagonal Rd and McLaren Rd at 5pm
The ute barrelled through temporary construction fences to avoid spikes that police had laid down, damaging a passing car in the process. Video / Dr. Martin Spencer
One other person suffered moderate injuries.
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.
'You could just hear the crunching and the rolling of the car.'
A child was ejected from the smashed car and is now fighting for their life.
The latest fatality happened overnight on the North Island's east coast.
A vehicle has collided with a power pole on Duck Creek Rd in Auckland's Stillwater.
Despite a broken collarbone, he tried to help his injured friend out of the car.
Police will be boosting their presence on roads this long weekend.
Motorists using the Southwestern Motorway should expect delays.
'I didn’t have time to think about too much. But I thought my number was up.'
Motorist Wayne Hirst wasn't waiting around as Restore Passenger Rail protesters blocked all southbound traffic on Transmission Gully. Video / Wayne Hirst
The man who died in a crash in Mid Canterbury at the weekend was from Tauranga.
St Georges Rd was closed after the accident around 12.50am.
Police were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.
Sh1 is currently closed due to the crash and lengthy delays are expected.
At least one person has been injured in a late night crash in South Auckland.
Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
Five other occupants have been transported to hospital - two in critical condition.
Motorists are asked to take an alternate route.
In Palmerston North, man died after car mounted path; West Coast crash was in Charleston.
Pattie Ree suffered a serious concussion following a lime scooter accident.
Two men in their 20s remain in hospital with injuries after the two-car crash.
Motorists are being advised to expect delays heading northbound from Manukau.
The crash occurred just after 9pm tonight on SH2 in Matata.
Police were called to the event on Inland Kaikoura Rd just before 4.30 pm
Residents plead with the council to take further action against 'unsafe driving culture'.
Motorists should expect delays.