Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.
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Man died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detected
Lance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
Auckland rush-hour crash, train break-down causes delays amid wet weather and thunderstorm risk
More bad news has hit Auckland commuters.
Road reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crash
The highway was closed for about two hours.
Man dies in ‘serious’ North Shore crash
Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash on Beach Rd last night.
Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured
One person was airlifted in a serious condition.
‘Really good man’: Filipino father identified as innocent crash victim
The victim's flatmate describes how he spoke to him only a few hours earlier.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a week
KiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.
Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit
A man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.
‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing police
The man died after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into him on a busy city street.
Driver charged after car smashes into house, sleeping couple escape serious injuries
Husband pulled the car off his wife, who thought she was 'going to die'.
‘Absolute miracle’: Hero hubby lifts car off wife after driver smashes into bedroom
The woman woke up to 'pressure on her chest' and thought she was 'going to die'.
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
Watch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire
'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking.
Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Motorway mayhem: Car fire closes northbound lanes on SH20
Delays expected by fire on Auckland motorway system
One person dies in motorcycle and car collision in Cromwell, Central Otago
The person died at the scene, while another was seriously injured.
Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update
Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Police vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far North
Images from the scene show damage to four vehicles, including the police car.
‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck
The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend.
Watch: Rescue helicopter responds to New Plymouth crash in which four people seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash in Burgess Park.
Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied
Police investigating fatal crash at Waipapa
One person has been killed in a crash in the Far North.
One person critical after serious car and motorcycle crash in Pipiroa, Hauraki
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm.
Police admit mistake: Road spikes left on patrol vehicle’s roof fall off, puncturing tyres on seven cars
Officers will be retaught how to use spikes after the Southern Motorway incident.
‘Expect delays’: Section of Northern Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash
"Motorists are advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route."
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrier
The moment of impact was captured on camera, with a bus driver fearing being hit head-on.
Rolled concrete mixer on Christchurch's SH76
One person has been seriously injured after a concrete truck crashed on Christchurch's SH76.
Dashcam footage shows moment car crashed into median barrier
A truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.