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'Mum went over the front': Son finds mother in ditch after Akl hit-and-run
One victim's son is appealing for information about the ute involved.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

Desert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crash
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.

Watch: 'Disturbing' findings as almost half NZ drivers fail to stop at railway crossings
95% of collisions and 73% of near misses at crossings with flashing lights and bells.

Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.

Person seriously injured in crash between car and cyclist in Northcote, Auckland
The injured person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.

Here's what the upgrade of Hawke’s Bay Expressway will look like
The project will expand a 6.5km stretch to four lanes. Funding approval is pending, with a decision expected later this year. Video / NZTA

'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice
Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty
OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

Arrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meet
A 'significant investigation' is under way.

Police investigating Auckland bus fire, ‘thankfully’ no one injured
The remains of the bus are being scoured for clues after a big blaze.

Watch: Fire engulfs AT bus, driver praised for 'fantastic job' getting passengers off
AT said someone on the bus had 'some accessibility challenges'.

AT Bus on fire in Epsom, Auckland
An AT bus was seen caught in a blaze in Epsom, Auckland. Video / Jamie Cearns

Truck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound
Police say motorists should expect delays.

Editorial: Roll on drug driving tests rollout
OPINION: Effective action on drink-driving shows potential for a drug-driving crackdown.

'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocation
Tauriko School will remain open throughout construction and any relocation.

'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friends
The crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.

'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.

Driver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laid
The Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
Ministers announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.