Appeal For Witnesses, Kauri Fatal Crash
After publishing: 2 headlines quietly rewritten2 changes
- nzherald.co.nzseen 27 Aug, 20:55headline rewritten
Person dies in North Shore supermarket carpark runover'A beautiful lady': Friends remember woman run over in supermarket carpark - nzherald.co.nzseen 30 Aug, 03:15headline rewritten
Southwestern Motorway crash: Backlog stretches 5.5km to Puhunui RdPerson dead after crash caused 7km tailbacks on Auckland motorway
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How it spread - 51 original reports
Thu, 6 August 2026
2 reports- scoop.co.nz05:15first to report
The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- miragenews.com06:15
Police are continuing to make enquiries following a fatal crash in Kauri earlier this week.The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- livenews.co.nz00:15
- scoop.co.nz00:30
On what was one of the coldest nights of the year, Police were notified around nightfall that a woman had failed to return to her retirement village after her regular afternoon walk.
- scoop.co.nz00:30
Police were called to a crash where a car hit a power pole on Lorne Dacre Road, Roslyn Bush, Southland, at approximately 7.50am.
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- nzherald.co.nz21:22
Police were called to Karangahape Rd at about 4.20am.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- livenews.co.nz07:00
Wed, 12 August 2026
3 reports- livenews.co.nz06:30
- livenews.co.nz06:30
- livenews.co.nz06:30
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- miragenews.com02:15
Two people have died following a serious crash last night in Ōwhata, Rotorua.Police were called to the crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, near
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- miragenews.com01:15
Police are seeking information from members of the public following a fatal crash on State Highway 1 on 25 July.The single-vehicle crash, near the
Sat, 22 August 2026
3 reports- livenews.co.nz07:00
- livenews.co.nz07:00
- scoop.co.nz07:00
A 56-year-old woman was arrested at the scene in relation to events that preceded the man’s death.
Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- nzherald.co.nz00:40
The pair are due to appear in court on Thursday.
- scoop.co.nz08:15
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- scoop.co.nz08:15
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Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- scoop.co.nz03:00
SH94/Te Anau-Milford Highway – a key route to one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations – is scheduled to close again at 4.30pm today (at Lower Hollyford Road) because of the increased avalanche risk.
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
Extensive delays are expected on a route to Auckland Airport after a four-vehicle crash.
- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
A vehicle has been filmed travelling the wrong way along the Christchurch Southern Motorway as traffic approached from the opposite direction.
- livenews.co.nz10:30
Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- nzherald.co.nz01:17edited after publishing
previously
Person dies in North Shore supermarket carpark runoverDespite bystanders' best efforts, Jeanette Penman died after a car hit her in Sunnynook.
- livenews.co.nz22:15
- livenews.co.nz22:15
- miragenews.com23:00
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers' use of force was justified when taking a man
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- nzherald.co.nz05:19
Diversions are in place and the Serious Crash Unit will be carrying out an examination.
- scoop.co.nz05:45
Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz05:45
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Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- nzherald.co.nz01:33edited after publishing
previously
Southwestern Motorway crash: Backlog stretches 5.5km to Puhunui RdPhotos of the accident site show a small red car parked behind a campervan.
- odt.co.nz02:54
Dramatic photos show slips blocking southern highway
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- odt.co.nz01:06
‘Lengthy’ delays likely after truck crashes near Twizel
- miragenews.com02:45
Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a fatal crash which occurred in Carrabin
Sun, 30 August 2026
3 reports- livenews.co.nz04:15
- livenews.co.nz04:15
- sunlive.co.nz20:55
Passenger's call for help sparks pursuit
Mon, 31 August 2026
9 reports- scoop.co.nz06:00
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz06:00
The closed road will facilitate safe points for emergency services to work from and traffic management is in place.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz06:00
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz06:00
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz06:00
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- scoop.co.nz06:00
Police are currently in attendance at a two-vehicle crash on the Waipawa Bridge, Waipawa, where a caravan has blown over and hit a car.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
The bridge is closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for some time.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
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Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- kelownacapnews.com05:13
The crash happened around 9 p.m.
- nzherald.co.nz21:20
A cyclist was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital after a crash in Longlands.
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
A part of State Highway 1 is closed at Piarere after a crash.
- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
Strong winds are expected to affect travel across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)05:46
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Tasmania's north which has left five people with serious injuries. The two-vehicle crash at Elizabeth Town has closed the Bass Highway in both directions.
- examiner.com.au11:00
Three people have died following the crash at Elizabeth Town.