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Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house
A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.
Motorcyclist dies following crash in Dairy Flat, Auckland
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.
Police admit mistake: Road spikes left on patrol vehicle’s roof fall off, puncturing tyres on seven cars
Officers will be retaught how to use spikes after the Southern Motorway incident.
Dashcam footage shows moment car crashed into median barrier
A truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.
‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Police investigating after man found dead on remote alpine roadside
Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward with information.
Man, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo man
He will be back in court next month.
What roads are closed in Waikato in March?
The road rebuild in Ōhaupō is done, but there is still a lot of work happening in Waikato.
One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Māngere
A person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.
‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fears
More than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Auckland man arrested after vehicle loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Watch: 'Mr Drifter' - Driver loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
‘Someone’s loved one’: Stop sharing fatal motorway crash footage ‘immediately’, police say
A motorcyclist died in the crash and people have been sharing footage of the incident.
‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to cops
The Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
Motorcyclist dead, Southern Motorway southbound lanes reopen
The serious accident caused major delays this morning.
The long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hike
NZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.
Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Canterbury man is challenging a $40 fine for parking on a grass berm.
Watch: ‘Licence from the Weetbix box’ - Truckie’s near-miss after illegal move
A truck driver's dangerous move has been outed by NZTA.
Section of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hours
A section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.
'Changed forever': E-scooter accident leaves woman with brain injury
E-scooter related ACC claims have totalled $50 million since January 2019.
One person dead after Lewis Pass crash
First responders tried saving the person after the crash about 9.50pm yesterday.