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Cyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Tasman District
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 12.40pm today.
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Incoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind
Niwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.
Welcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/h
The council is considering retaining walls and drainage for a long‑term fix.
Police urge safer driving after 2 riders, 1 motorist die in Easter weekend crashes
Director of road policing Steve Greally says any death on NZ roads is 'one too many'.
Car fleeing police over alleged meat theft stopped on Remutaka Hill Road
Police say a bag of meat was allegedly stolen from a Masterton shop.
Watch: Thick black smoke, long delays after Southern Motorway car fire
Fire crews got multiple calls from 11.07am before putting out the blaze.
Officer injured as unmarked police car badly damaged in Auckland crash
Newton Rd was closed after the 8.50pm crash and reopened at around midnight.
'There will be consequences,' Horowhenua mayor warns street racers
Four people were arrested after about 200 cars gathered on Sunday.
Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity
OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.
Anger grows at triple-toll plan for stretch of State Highway 1
Public submissions on the toll proposal are open until April 15.
'Hopefully everyone is okay': Fire in derelict Dunedin building brought SH1 to standstill
SH1 was shut from Union St West to St David St as crews fight the 'well-involved' blaze.
One dead, one injured after two-car crash near Motueka
One person died at the scene of the crash, police say.
Armed police respond to Petone incident, three arrested
Police were called after a suspected firearm was sighted.
Car rams police vehicle, sparks Eagle chase and arrest at Auckland mall carpark
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in the St Lukes Mall carpark after a foot chase.
'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridge
Built with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.
One dead after car veers off Central Otago road, goes down bank
The crash happened on Moa Flat Rd in Ettrick around 11.20am yesterday.
'Make good choices': Police ramp up crackdown on unsafe driving over Easter weekend
Police will have a high level of visibility on the roads this Easter holiday weekend.
Hazmat unit called as strong petrol smell hits supermarket shoppers
The basement level of the Grey Lynn supermarket carpark has been closed for ventilation.
SH29 Ōmanawa Rd: Detour and safety measures
A 3km detour via the SH29 and Redwood Lane roundabout will be in place.
'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s Bay
A major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.
Holiday traffic warning: Downed power line closes SH1 between Whangārei and Brynderwyn
Traffic is already backing up near Ruakākā after the 10.26am incident.
Fuel price pressure increasing some council costs by up to 25%
Roading and transporting solid waste are among the hardest-hit services.
Heading away for Easter? What to expect with fuel prices, traffic, road closures
Kiwis have been advised to stay cautious and plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.
Stop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businesses
Drivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.
Truck and trailer rolls, closing Napier highway lane for hours
One person has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a serious condition.
One person dies in crash involving truck on SH3 near Te Awamutu
The highway was closed for several hours.
State Highway 3 reopens after fire
The trailer of a truck carrying rubbish caught fire near Bulls.
'Not living in a warzone': Ward councillor promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party
Christine Fletcher wants the council to review complaints from the year.
'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crash
The teenager said the stock car appeared to lose its brakes.
Nadine Higgins: Does buying an EV make financial sense?
Even with road user charges, a Tesla can cost under half a Hyundai to run.