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One dead in crash between car and truck

The crash involved a car and a truck.

Family's grief: Johnny Danger died days before sister's 21st

Killed stuntman was no stranger to danger.

Johnny Danger: Life and death of a daredevil stuntman

The late daredevil drew thousands of followers as he did various outlandish things.

Police speed sting op hands one motorist $630 fine

Speeds of between 62km/h and 98km/h were recorded in the 50km/h zone.

Drink-driver's bunny defence makes judge hopping mad

Oleksandr Zhukov was five times the limit - but blamed a rabbit for the crash.

Police cordons in Porirua removed following gas leak near Pak'nSave

The area was cordoned off and traffic control was in place.

Hero cop risked life to save man from burning car

Two rescuers took one arm each to pull the driver out seconds before the car exploded.

Lizzie Marvelly: Tourist drivers should have T-plates

COMMENT: The idea isn't particularly popular but it's time to put safety first.

'Absolutely gutting': Police call for more care on roads

A total of 125 people have died on the country's roads so far this year.

Hawkesby: Driver licence system a money-grabbing joke

COMMENT: Rigorous testing systems are fine if they're fair - VTNZ is often not.

Auckland road deaths, injuries at crisis point

"Vision Zero is the idea that there shouldn't be any deaths on our roads."

Crash diet: Actor blames weight loss for drink-driving

Evan Fenemor needed to lose weight for an upcoming role, court told.

Crashes causing commuter chaos on Auckland's motorways

Traffic is quickly building up around the crash site near Orams Rd, Manurewa.

'Gentle giant' died in crash on his way to rugby

Toby Hope was on his way to play rugby when his car ran off the road and rolled.

Occupant thrown from car in serious Matamata crash

The two patients were rushed to Waikato Hospital last night.

Foreign driver caught speeding at 142kmh before serious crash

The victim of the crash had complained about foreign drivers three weeks earlier.

Pedestrian killed in North Shore crash 'passionate conservationist'

Forest & Bird's North Shore chairman describes victim as "quiet, methodical and a do-er".

Bus tragedy intersection's design 'hazardous', says engineer

The corner involved three traffic elements that do not work well together, says engineer.