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One person dies after car crashes into water in Lower Hutt

One person has died after crashing into water in Wainuiomata

Dad accused of killing son strips naked in police station

'I'd like to go to prison,' father Niklas Gebhardt tells judge.

One person dead, two in hospital after serious crash in Dunedin

One person has died in a single-car crash on Ravensbourne Rd in Dunedin.

Focus Live: Transport bosses reveal permanent fix for Auckland Harbour Bridge weeks away

As traffic crawls through central Auckland today Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon, revealed there was severe damage to the bridge’s centre span. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Appeal for witnesses: Elderly man dies after being hit by car

Emergency services were sent to the crash on Queen St just after midday.

Car bursts into flames sending plumes of smoke over Auckland motorway

The car fire closed a motorway off-ramp.

Southland man admits careless driving in fatal crash

Man admits speeding and reckless driving in crash that killed 20-year-old woman.

Four hospitalised after vehicle crashes down bank in Hawke's Bay

SH50 was initially closed, but had fully reopened by 1.15pm.

School bus v train tragedy: Trapped students smashed windows to escape

"Everyone just stopped their vehicles and pitched in and helped," a witness said.

Invercargill fatality: Police seek info on four vehicles in area before crash

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.

Serious crash closes Southern Motorway: Motorist critically injured

Motorists are advised to delay their journey or take detours as a number of lanes close.

Death in a driveway: Man fights back tears as he's sentenced for running over 1yo

The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.

Gangster jailed for 'drug-fuelled' fatal hit and run

"You could've stopped. Why didn't you stop?" Family confronts killer in court.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus in Auckland CBD

Emergency services were called to Karangahape Rd shortly before 10pm.

Drive sober, fresh and distraction-free - police plea as BOP road toll hits 31

Bay of Plenty police are urging road users to stay alert and drive to survive.

Milk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital

The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.

Girl hit by car on walk home from school 'traumatised'

The 8-year-old girl separated herself from the car, which kept driving.

Car collides with tree - driver killed

The crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.