Opinion: Napier-Taupō Rd's near-perfect year now an awkward reality for Waka Kotahi
The speed limit is being lowered to get deaths down to zero. But policing already did it.
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Holiday road toll at 16 as person dies in Waikato crash
Sixteen people have died on our roads during the holiday period, with one day to go.
Fatal Waikato crash: Car in flames after powerlines downed
Dawson Rd in Taupiri is still blocked while police make inquiries into the person's death.
Omaha tragedy: Haka planned at funeral to farewell teen
The school haka will be performed as part of the service by Grammar boys attending.
Fight for SH5: Challenge of Napier-Taupō speed limit change set to hit the road
The pace is gathering speed as a community reacts to plans to lower SH5's speed limit.
Serious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delays
Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.
Omaha tragedy: New details emerge in death of schoolboy on New Year's Day
Auckland teen remembered as a 'loved son, brother and valued friend'.
'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy
Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.
NZ could save 100 lives a year on roads, AA says
Three more people have died on New Zealand roads in the last day.
'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out
Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.
Omaha tragedy: Police name schoolboy Joshua Hartner, 17, victim of New Year run-over
Police are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.
One dead, smoke rising from crash that downed power lines
The road is blocked in both directions.
'Significant delays': Holiday traffic snarled, SH1 closed, deaths add to road toll
The holiday road toll now stands at 12.
Motorcyclist's death lifts holiday road toll total to 11
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in the Kaipara District, Northland, overnight.
Fatal car crash mystery: Who killed Cheryl Te Maro?
Victim's sister apologises to driver charged - 'I don't believe she did it'.
New Year shattered by teen death in quiet Omaha seaside street
Emergency services were called to Omaha around 4am.
Teenager struck and killed by vehicle in Omaha
A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.
Missing woman found after police discover car crashed down bank
Jylesza Needham was found around 3.45pm Thursday.
Car crashes into Countdown Te Atatū
Emergency services rushed to Countdown Te Atatū Thursday morning after a woman was pinned to the wall by a car. Video / Supplied
Truck and trailer crashes into ditch after midnight collision with horse on highway
The truck and trailer unit crashed and came to a stop in a ditch.
Driver injured and SH4 blocked after car crashes into tree
Motorists told to expect delays after driver seriously injured, State Highway 4 closed.
Horror Matamata crash: Three remain in critical condition, others stable
The occupants are still recovering in hospital, three remain critical.
Woman dies in Albany motorbike crash
The death has not yet been added to the holiday period road toll of six.
Police say vehicle in serious crash involving children was stolen
Four children remain in a critical condition with one set to be transferred to Starship.
Man under police guard in hospital after Warkworth crash
The man was injured after eventually crashing the vehicle into a pole - 70km away.
Child injured after being hit by vehicle on Queenstown track
The child suffered minor injuries.
Children aged 10-13 thrown from car, critical after Matamata crash
Four of the five are in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
'He's going to be missed by everybody': Christmas day crash victim was making fresh start
Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
'Tragic start to holiday road period': Five dead since Friday
Five people have died on the roads since Friday.
Person dies after truck goes over bank; highway closed
The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.
Auckland Harbour Bridge fully open
Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.
Two seriously hurt as stolen car crashes
Police appeal for witnesses after car earlier failed to stop for an officer.