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Motorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer Springs
The motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.
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Fatal Dannevirke crash: Police name cyclist as local man
The crash was near the Aerodrome Rd intersection about 5.15am on Friday.
Work on three bridges delays traffic between Napier and Hastings
Work will disrupt traffic on both the Hawke's Bay Expressway and State Highway 51.
'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by storms
NZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.
Police seize 11 cars, make arrest after muscle car weekend in North Canterbury
Police and court bailiffs impounded 11 vehicles over the weekend.
83-year-old woman dies after fall from stretcher at Whangārei Hospital
The stretcher was meant to be handled by two staff but had only one.
Last strengthening work on bridge between Napier and Hastings
Tutaekuri River Waitangi Bridge speed limit could be back to 100km/h next month.
High winds close Auckland Harbour Bridge, traffic banked for kilometres
Auckland's Harbour Bridge is facing repeated closures causing big delays for motorists.
Northlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communities
Whangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.
Strong winds and storms to lash North Island as soggy long weekend looms
Aucklanders may have to pull out the puzzles this long weekend.
Locals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut off
The closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.
Manhunt continues for alleged NSW shooter after three people killed
Police say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.
Motorcyclist dies in Auckland motorway high-speed crash
Police say the rider failed to stop for motorway patrol before the crash.
Southern Motorway closed overnight following serious crash
Police have closed the Southern Motorway from East Tamaki Rd overnight following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. Video / NZ Herald
‘Stay inside’: Three shot dead, major police operation underway in New South Wales
A fourth man is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Residents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, flooding
Hundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.
Travel warning: SH5 reopens after truck crash near Waipunga
Police warn the highway may be closed for several hours for clean-up.
'Totally submerged': Man swims to safety, abandons new ute in Coromandel floodwaters
A Coromandel local said the flooding was 'worse than Bola' and 'bigger than Gabrielle'.
Evacuations in Waihī Beach after state of emergency declared for BoP
People can evacuate to the local RSA if they can't stay with friends or family.
Tauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a year
Hewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.
Fletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividends
The sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range.
Single-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closure
One driver in a serious condition has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeks
NZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.
40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue mission
Slips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.
Tourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencing
The defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court.
Slips close SH2 through Waioweka Gorge
There is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.
Two people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road
The crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am.
One dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highway
The collision occurred on the main road through Winton.
Hazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expected
The crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.
'Very dangerous conditions': Severe flash flooding hits Victorian holiday towns
Multiple vehicles were left submerged and jammed against a local bridge.