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Body found, police search for driver after car crashes into Canterbury canal
The car crashed into the Rangitata Diversion Race near Methven shortly after 1am today.

'Dangerous' wire ropes and 'nobody can get off the road' on section of SH2
Residents wanted wire ropes removed and a place for drivers to safely pull over.

One seriously hurt in Grey Lynn crash
A person has been rushed to hospital after the crash on Surrey Cr.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Mt Roskill
Police were notified of the incident about 12.40pm.

Lanes reopened after multi-vehicle motorway crash injures four
Motorists had been warned of delays in the area.

Police seeking witnesses after two dead in crash
Seven people were involved in the two-car crash on State Highway 5, Waiotapu.

'Hell of a bang': Serious injuries after two-car crash near Haumoana
Police inquiries were ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash.

Driver saved after car swept off road by wild waves
A motorist has had a lucky escape after their car was swept into the sea by big waves.

Duck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into river
Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.

Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.

Police dogs used to hunt for runaway driver after major crash
One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition following the crash.

Warkworth crash victim dies four days after accident
The crash, that happened on midday Saturday, claimed the life of an 83-year-old days later

One person dead in Waikato crash, while pedestrian also hit in Auckland
A pedestrian has hit by a car in Auckland, while another has died in the Waikato.

One dead after two separate crashes on SH2 at Minden
Two crashes along the same stretch of Bay of Plenty highway.

Car 'suddenly appeared' before fatal motorcycle crash, court hears
Injured motorcyclist recalls fatal crash involving Simon Greenwood and Nicola Gapes.

Three people dead in two Auckland crashes in 24 hours
Police have confirmed a single-vehicle crash near Kumeū was fatal.

Serious crash closes SH1 at Puhoi: One dead, two injured
Motorists should either delay their journey or allow extra time, an NZTA tweet said.

Fatal crash on SH26 in the Waikato closes road
Motorists told to avoid the area after a serious crash on Morrinsville Rd near Newstead.

One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.

Truck driver seriously injured in crash near Karapiro, Waikato
A truck driver has been seriously injured in a crash in the Waikato last night.

Students left shaken after school bus collides with van
Students suffer minor injuries after school bus collides with a van near Ngaere.

'All round top bloke': Tributes flow for victim of fatal Hawke's Bay crash
Tributes flow online for Hawke's Bay man killed while unloading equipment.

SH5 reopens after truck and trailer crash
A crane was brought in to help with the removal.

Four killed in horror crash named by police
Three of the people were from Christchurch and one from Auckland.

Truck fire closes SH1 near Orini
Northbound traffic on SH1 between Orini and Taupiri is being diverted through Huntly.

'You killed my dad': Up to 30 people handcuffed after fatal hit and run
A witness saw up to 30 people handcuffed by police.

South Auckland crash: Person dies after being hit by vehicle
Police are now investigating the fatal incident.

Man crashes car through Dunedin Night 'n Day shop
A man drove his car through a Night 'n Day store in Dunedin this morning.