'Freaked him out': 17yo driver kept in custody after allegedly falling asleep at wheel, killing two women
Court told teen fell asleep at the wheel.
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Holiday road toll now eight after motorcyclist killed in Selwyn
A pedestrian has been struck and critically hurt in Kaiapoi.
Holiday road toll: Person dies after falling from moving vehicle in Kawakawa Bay
The incident happened just before 7pm on Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd.
Northland emergency services at serious crash west of Whangārei
Serious crash west of Whangārei this morning
Woman dies after truck hits her near Ōtāne in Hawke's Bay
Emergency services were called to the fatal crash at 4.30pm
Truck driver loses licence over $140k trail of drunken carnage
Truck driver loses licence over $140k trail of drunken carnage. Video / ODT
Two seriously injured, road closed after crash in Raglan
The crash has closed a portion of Wainui Rd.
Auckland's Southwestern Motorway closed after four truck pile-up
One person has been injured in the crash which closed part of the motorway.
Fatal combination: Speed, alcohol, cannabis and lack of sleep
Tyson O'Neil was 16 with no driver's licence when crashed a stolen car.
Woman admits at scene to crossing centreline in crash that killed three people
She was driving to Rotorua from Palmerston North when she crossed the centreline.
11yo's death in Ruapehu tragedy: Bus driver's remorse after two critical mistakes
Hannah Francis inquest: Family hopes to avert tragedy, driver welcomes seatbelt proposal.
Two injured, one serious, in Whanganui crash
The crash happened on the intersection of Glasgow and Pitt St just after midday.
Serious crash in Auckland - one dead, road blocked
A second person was seriously injured in East Tamaki crash.
Speeding car's driver flees checkpoint, rolls and crashes
The driver burst through Auckland's southern border before being spiked by police, rolling and crashing the car near the Waterview Tunnel. Video / NZ Herald
Motorbike rider killed in crash near Whangārei
Motorbike rider was taken to hospital but has died after crash at intersection.
Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash
Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after serious crash in Central Hawke's Bay
A rider has been injured after coming off a motorbike in Central Hawke's Bay.
One dead after milk tanker and car collide near Rotorua
Highway expected to remain closed between Oxford and Matahi roads for some time.
Person found dead in wreckage after car plunges down bank
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.10am today.
Woman almost crushed by toppled pole in Dunedin
A woman narrowly missed being crushed by a lamppost as she was loading shopping into her car at a Dunedin supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Gregor Richardson / The South Today
One dead following crash on Kāpiti Coast; police seek information
A second person has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital with serious injuries.
Two dead, five injured in two serious South Island crashes
One person died in a crash in Canterbury late last night, another In Otago this morning.
Motorcyclist killed in Johnsonville crash
Emergency services are at a serious crash in Johnsonville, Wellington, this morning.
Aussie ute driver survives mad dash across seven lanes of traffic
The Aussie ute driver survived a mad dash across seven lanes of traffic. Video / NT Police
Bikers take over Central Auckland streets
Motorbikes and dirt bikes were filmed taking over Central Auckland streets and riding up onto footpaths on Saturday morning. Video / Supplied
Family survive terrifying crash, 'lucky' to attend daughter's wedding today
"I thought I was going to have to watch my husband and son die."
Focus: Parents' anguish after both sons die in crashes, one year apart
Parents Moe and Michelle have lost both sons Jake and Kalvin Hamilton when they died in car accidents one year apart. Video / Dean Purcell
Terrible tragedy: Parents' anguish doubled after both sons die in crashes, a year apart
Jake and Kalvin Hamilton died in car crashes exactly one year apart.
One dead, one seriously injured in Mt Wellington Highway crash
A second person was seriously injured in the single-vehicle crash.
Focus: Fatal crash on Mt. Wellington Highway
Emergency services responded to the scene of a fatal crash in Mt. Wellington on Thursday night. Video / Supplied
Tribute for man killed in crash descends into burnouts and carnage on Christchurch street
Police were called after memorial to man killed in crash descended into street racing
Emergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, Waikato
A number of people are thought to have been injured.
Part of Queen St closed after serious crash
A driver in serious condition following a three-vehicle crash.