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Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Police allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's death
O'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.

Bus crash near Thailand border kills 15, injures 31 in Malaysia
The bus carried students from Sultan Idris Education University.

Man hands himself into police station after hit-and-run of women and dogs
Mitchell Prouse found his mother lying in a roadside ditch.

State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.

One dead, three seriously injured in BoP crash
The road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.

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.

'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring one
Bollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.

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

Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.

'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.

Taxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole
Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.

SH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slips
Slips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.

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.

One person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, Auckland
The crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.

Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'

Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.

Serious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.

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

Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.

'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.