Grim discovery after vehicle crashed into river.

Witnesses describe van crashing through a fence and into the Kawarau River.

The driver, the only person in the vehicle, died at the scene.

But opponents say the report ignores the benefit of people being able to walk safely.

"It wasn't an accident it was a tragedy."

Stephen McPherson died in a collision with a drunk and drugged driver. NZ Police talk to his family and tell his story.

Level 2 relief as people travel and book accommodation, but police urge safe driving.

After speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.

"Inconsiderate" parking at popular beach more reminiscent of peak summer scenes.

Police explain rules for iwi checkpoints after their right to stop people questioned.

Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.

'This guy almost collected three people.'

Police say Sunday night's fatal crash in Moerewa was an unnecessary tragedy at an already difficult time.

But police found more than 600 people breaking the lockdown rules at the weekend.

The road toll has dropped significantly as a result of the nationwide lockdown

A South Island checkpoint has already turned around 8 cars hoping for an Easter getaway.

The upside to the lockdown: Fewer cars and trucks, less pollution a lower road toll.

Avoid the area if possible.

A man in his 40s has died following the crash on Meeanee Road.

A second person was taken to hospital.

Motorist's dashcam captures dangers of red-light running.

The crash is just outside the Waterview Tunnel.

COMMENT: The footpath is for people, the road is for everyone else.

Former Aucklander Matthew Clark loved to ride his superbike, says grieving friend.

NZTA has advised motorists catching flights to expect delays on the motorway.

Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.

The $384 million Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway opened at the beginning of March. Video / NZTA

NZTA confirmed the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway opened just before 12pm

The government wants feedback on whether to change the rules.