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One dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP river
The car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.
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Driver airlifted to hospital in serious condition after logging truck rolls in South Otago
The logging truck rolled on Coe Rd near Stony Creek just after 11am.
One dead after serious crash near Dunedin
Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Rd about 7pm.
Tauranga residents told: Pay up to keep asphalt streets
Council to explore street self-funding option for areas opposed to chipseal resealing.
'Outdated and dangerous': Govt wants to move e-scooters into cycle lanes as injury costs soar
Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd says new e-scooter rules could take effect by mid-2026.
In seven minutes, Liverpool FC’s triumph turned to terror
Paul Doyle admitted guilt moments before his Liverpool parade trial began.
How drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patients
Returning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.
Motorcyclist dies in crash north of Kaikōura
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Kaikōura
Emergency services were called to the crash site north of Kaikōura about 10am.
Driver freed after car smashes into Christchurch home
Emergency crews from Wigram and Spreydon cut free the trapped driver.
Long delays expected after roadwork equipment breaks down on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Congestion stretches from Tristram Ave to the bridge.
Report supports push to make Brookfields Bridge between Napier and Hastings two lanes
Planning for a $35m-plus bridge is under way and a report supports it being two lanes.
Motorcyclist dies after serious crash near Ashburton
The crash happened at the intersection of Hinds Arundel and Gills Rds.
‘Avoiding udder chaos’: Runaway cow causes stir in suburban streets
Locals used a car to help steer the animal safely into a nearby property.
Serious crash in Glen Innes leaves motorcyclist badly injured
Motorists are being urged to use alternative routes as diversions remain.
Update after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supply
More than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.
Watch: Moment two knocked out in US debut of controversial ‘run it straight’ sport
The Utah clash has drawn over 17 million views on Instagram.
One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa
Thursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.
Drivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activated
Woodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.
Crime scene set after deadly Brisbane blaze leaves suburb reeling
Neighbours say a family ran into the street as screams and smoke filled the air.
Watch: Traffic light topples over during roadworks on Auckland street
Fulton Hogan crews were working when it fell.
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missing
More than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.
'Take note': Fishing protest organiser says Govt needs to start listening
The One Ocean protest has travelled nearly 30km from Albany to Mission Bay.
Major crash in Epsom leaves one critically injured
Police said the Serious Crash Unit was notified and inquiries are ongoing.
Police prepare for 30km boat protest convoy over Auckland Harbour Bridge, waterfront
Police will monitor key intersections along Saturday morning's route.
Truck crash closes lanes on Northern Motorway, delays expected
Motorists are urged to expect delays or use alternative routes where possible.
SH30A fully reopens after tomo repair
The hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.
Two dead after car and truck crash on SH1 near Timaru
Diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Man appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore death
Police were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.
Emergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West Coast
Three rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.