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'I held him for 20 minutes': Crash victim didn't die alone

The crash brought back memories for one of the first members of the public on the scene.

Person critically injured in car crash in Nelson

A person has been critically injured in a car crash in Nelson.

Delays on Southern Motorway, crash on Upper Harbour Highway

The breakdown has caused heavy congestion from East Tamaki to Greenlane.

Person in hospital after car smashes into power pole

The crash happened just after 3am in rural Canterbury.

'He could have killed my son': Teen knocked off bike by driver of BMW

The aghast mother has contacted the police and made a plea on social media.

Cyclist critically injured in crash with truck in New Plymouth

The accident happened about 11am, police said.

Accident blackspot: Three people injured in car crash at Ngakuru

Three people have been taken to Rotorua Hospital after an early morning crash in Ātiamuri.

Focus Live Earlier: Two dead in crashes across North Island, diversions in place

Focus Live Earlier: Two dead in crashes across North Island, diversions in place.

Phil Twyford: Yes, fixing our killer highways is years overdue

Comment: A handful of four-lane highways in a select few locations is not the solution.

Two people injured after car crashed into house in Birkenhead, Auckland

Emergency services were called to the crash on Maritime Terrace about 5.30pm last night.

Motorcyclist dead, seven injured in two crashes

The motorcyclist's death brings this year's road toll to 238.

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Christchurch

The incident was in Phillipstown and emergency services ask that people avoid the area.

Crash cleared after closure of SH1 near Hampton Downs

Motorist were asked to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible.

Rod Vaughan: Fixing our killer highways is years overdue

COMMENT: Regional New Zealand in revolt over horror highways.

Chinese tourists injured in crash in stable condition

Five Chinese tourists, including a child, were killed in a bus crash this week at Ngātira.

Trio reported missing in Hokianga bush walk out

Three people missing in Far North bush have come out safely late this morning.

Southern Motorway crash: Traffic at standstill near Takanini

A crash is causing delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Takanini this morning.

'They're from our country': Language help for bus crash survivors

Rotorua's Chinese community comes together in a time of tragedy.