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Person walking up centre of Waikato Expressway prompts public calls
Police received 15 calls about a person walking along the Waikato Expressway.
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Car crashes into Auckland building, blocks busy intersection
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision about 12.10pm.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Christchurch crash
Emergency services were called to the Papanui crash about 10.30am.
Five months and counting: Frustration builds as Helena Bay slip drags on
The landslide has isolated 800 homes since January 21, with wet weather delaying progress.
Editorial: Parking pain shows our car obsession runs deep
OPINION: Rotorua Lakes Council's new parking system has sparked strong local backlash.
‘Stay home’: Dunedin on alert as heavy rain arrives earlier than expected
MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in Hamilton
Lincoln St is closed between Rifle Range Rd and Edgar St.
One dead after car collides with pedestrian in rural Waikato
Police were first alerted to the crash on Te Ohaki Rd at around 1.05am.
One seriously injured after crash involving vehicle and horse
Police were called to Tram Rd, Swannanoa, shortly before 7pm.
'No room for error': Safety concerns raised over ‘narrow’ bridge after fatal crash
NZTA data shows 10 crashes on the bridge in the past five years.
Gas main breaks after digger mishap in central Auckland
Emergency services were called about 8.30am after a digger struck the pipes.
21yo man jailed for killing best mate after night of drinking
Aaron Templeton, 21, filmed Snapchat videos about avoiding police before the crash.
Person dies overnight after crash in Pahiatua
The person was found critically injured at the scene of the crash.
One fighting for life after serious North Canterbury crash
Emergency services were called to Percival St in Rangiora about 12.45pm.
'Best backwards driver': Motorist goes viral reversing through SH1 intersection
AA warns that reversing for long distances is risky and may be illegal.
Watch: Wood-loaded truck catches fire near Thames, SH25A closed
State Highway 25A is fully closed after the truck fire.
Whangārei driver goes viral for reversing through busy intersections
TikTok viewers dubbed the mystery motorist "the world's best backwards driver". Video / @missymonix
Emergency centre activated as Wairarapa faces more rain, communities still cut off
Some communities may remain isolated until the middle of next week.
‘Sh*t myself’: Eels coach’s heroic act
He and another bystander freed a woman trapped in a burning car.
Gales lash lower North Island as roofs lift and trees fall, disrupted Wellington flight becomes most tracked in the world
State Highway 53 has closed due to rising river levels.
One dead after van rolls on West Coast in early morning crash
Police said the vehicle’s sole occupant died at the scene.
Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as 95km/h winds bear down on Auckland
Strong gusts could prompt temporary full lane closures from 1pm to 6pm.
Vehicles stranded, schools closed as wintry blast brings heavy snow
Arrowtown School is closed today after buses were unable to drive over the Crown Range.
Trucks v cars – who should pay a bigger share of new congestion charges? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Charging trucks four times what cars will pay won't help congestion, says National Road Carriers. Auckland Council seems to agree, for different reasons. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Major Auckland rail closure to disrupt Matariki travel as CRL opening edges closer
The full rail closure runs from Thursday July 9 to Sunday July 12.
Snow warning for alpine passes as South Island routes face disruption
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast near the summit of Porters Pass by tomorrow.
‘Filled with stupidity’: Akl councillors clash in congestion charge debate
Commuters who fail to pay the charge could be hit with a $70 fine.
'Preferential treatment': Airport gets secret meetings on Wellington mega roading project, MPs kept in the dark
Documents show airport execs signed NDAs for information as politicians were kept waiting.
'Absolutely devastating': Police issue warning after deadly weekend on NZ roads
Seven people died in a spate of crashes across the country over the weekend.
Tractor-trailer jack-knifed on front lawn in residential street
Emergency services were called to the crash about 1.55pm in Motueka.