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Truck driver with heart problems crashed after failing to tell boss he couldn't drive anymore
Jason Chapman died after crashing an empty logging truck near Culverden in November.
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'You f***wit': Abuse as pair appear in court over fatal bus crash
The two women in court are charged in relation to the crash in which Teleia Thompson died.
Drugged driver 34 times over high-risk level when he crashed into bridge
'The taxpayer has to pay for his decision to drive while on drugs' – police prosecutor.
Crash involving cyclist blocks traffic in Avondale, Auckland, one critically injured
Eastbound traffic is blocked, with drivers diverted along Mead St.
Neighbours tended to fatally injured boy lying on road after e-bike crash
As one neighbour called 111, others did what they could to save the young teen's life.
Tiger Woods expected in court to change not guilty plea for car crash
Police allege Woods was impaired after he crashed his Land Rover in Florida.
Pedestrian dies after being run over on Te Puke highway overnight
The death happened on the town's main road just after 9pm.
'Increasingly dangerous': Driver who killed mate was on bail for driving while suspended
Coroner: 'Never get into a vehicle with an impaired driver'.
The disarming straight stretch of highway that keeps taking lives
Police are launching a campaign on the road after a 'horrendous' 18 months.
SH2 southbound blocked after serious crash in Upper Hutt
Diversions are in place and drivers should expect delays.
Person dies after car, e-motorbike collide in East Auckland
Police were alerted to the crash at around 1.30pm.
Watch: Car reverses on busy Auckland motorway after missing exit
Police say it's 'better to arrive late than not at all'.
One person dies after serious crash on South Island highway
Motorists are advised to take an alternative route and expect delays.
‘Soft’ justice blamed for rise in gang violence after British police deaths
Police have refused to intervene during acts of vandalism in the town of Middlesbrough.
Person dead after crash caused 7km tailbacks on Auckland motorway
Photos of the accident site show a small red car parked behind a campervan.
Young teens appear in court after crash that left police officer in coma
The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital.
Woman, 70, dies in hospital two days after being hit by car
Mary Shaw was hit near the intersection of Wai-iti Rd and Wilson St last Tuesday morning.
Motorbike rider dies, car on fire in early morning crash
The crash happened around 2.30am on the outskirts of Palmerston North, closing SH3.
'Terrible consequences': Drunk, disqualified driver killed in high-speed crash
Kyle O'Brien spent nearly four hours drinking at the pub before he got behind the wheel.
Helicopters called, road closed after serious two-vehicle crash near Kaitāia
Police have closed Oruru Rd after a two-vehicle crash in Peria.
Police hunt after gun reportedly fired, person assaulted following Manukau crash
Police found an abandoned Volkswagen and are searching for those involved.
Man arrested after allegedly hitting, critically injuring person at boy racer event
The victim was found with extensive injuries.
'Hopeful every day': Cop injured by fleeing driver still unconscious
The young father's loved ones feel a 'loss of control' as they wait by his bedside.
‘Gang rivalry’ behind crash that killed two policemen and five joyriders
A fundraiser for the families of the officers killed has exceeded $1.82m in donations.
Man, 69, dies after car goes into harbour
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene at Holmes Wharf, Ōamaru.
Driver's fitness to drive 'borderline': Elderly couple killed after accelerator-brake mix-up
Peter and Eileen Field died after crashing into the rear of a truck.
North Shore supermarket closes after person seriously injured in carpark
Woolworths says it's supporting its team and their whānau 'to the fullest extent'.
TikTok accused of promoting high-speed police-chase videos as 'thrilling'
The platform's AI-generated summaries have also called such videos 'exciting'.
Four-vehicle crash blocks key route to Auckland Airport
Puhinui Rd in Wiri is closed both ways after a four-vehicle crash.
'Deeply emotional time': Dame sets up fundraiser for critically injured cop
The business leader said the man's family were "dedicated to being there for him".