Appeal For Witnesses, Kauri Fatal Crash
After publishing: 3 headlines quietly rewritten, 2 URLs changed5 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 - examiner.com.auseen 6 Sept, 20:12URL changed
now resolves towww.examiner.com.au/story/9343988/two-young-women-and-a-man-in-his-50s-dead-after-head-on-crash/
- rnz.co.nzseen 11 Sept, 09:21URL changed
now resolves towww.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/1277900/fatal-two-vehicle-crash-on-sh1-in-canterbury
- niagarafallsreview.caseen 16 Sept, 03:53headline rewritten
Two-vehicle crash closes portion of highway in Welland Monday morning2-vehicle crash closes portion of Highway 58A in Welland for 9 hours Monday
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33 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 68 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
- scoop.co.nz07:00
A 56-year-old woman was arrested at the scene in relation to events that preceded the man’s death.
- livenews.co.nz07:00
Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- nzherald.co.nz00:40
The pair are due to appear in court on Thursday.
- scoop.co.nz08:15
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
- scoop.co.nz08:15
Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand
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
A vehicle has been filmed travelling the wrong way along the Christchurch Southern Motorway as traffic approached from the opposite direction.
- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
Extensive delays are expected on a route to Auckland Airport after a four-vehicle crash.
- 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
Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand
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
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
The closed road will facilitate safe points for emergency services to work from and traffic management is in place.
- scoop.co.nz06:00
The bridge is closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for some time.
- 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
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.
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
Strong winds are expected to affect travel across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow.
- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
A part of State Highway 1 is closed at Piarere after a crash.
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
URL changednow www.examiner.com.au/story/9343988/two-young-women-and-a-man-in-his-50s-dead-after-head-on-crash/
Three people have died following the crash at Elizabeth Town.
Sun, 6 September 2026
2 reports- rnz.co.nz22:00
Motorists north of Dunedin have been facing disruption due to a diesel spill on State Highway 1.
- rnz.co.nz22:00
URL changednow www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/1277900/fatal-two-vehicle-crash-on-sh1-in-canterbury
One person died and two others were seriously injured in a crash north of Ashburton on Monday morning.
Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)09:07
A fourth fatality on Tasmanian roads within a week has led police to call for drivers to be safe "every time they travel".
- rnz.co.nz17:30
Drivers travelling over Weld Pass on State Highway One in Marlborough can expect delays on Tuesday as urgent work is underway to clear a slip.
- niagarafallsreview.ca18:30edited after publishing
previously
Two-vehicle crash closes portion of highway in Welland Monday morningEmergency responders in Welland attend to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 58A. One patient is hospitalized after a vehicle caught fire
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- chimpreports.com18:14
Two people were killed and nine others injured on Tuesday afternoon in a fatal crash at Nkoowe along the Kampala–Hoima Road in Wakiso District, police said. The crash happened at about 1:33 p.m. and involved four vehicles: UBK 495F Sino Truck, UAT 272J T/Hiace, UBB 353D Subaru Forester and UBE 918T Toyota Wish. Preliminary findings …
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- nzherald.co.nz08:05
Motorists are being told to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
Thu, 10 September 2026
3 reports- scoop.co.nz05:00
Anyone who has not yet spoken to Police, and witnessed yesterday’s event should come forward, Inspector Whittaker says.
- scoop.co.nz05:00
Police thank motorists for their patience while we work to clear the scene.
- scoop.co.nz05:00
Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Fouhy, Far North Investigations Manager, says the fire was extinguished by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and there were no reports of injury.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- miragenews.com20:30
A man has died following a crash on the state's south coast.Shortly after 10pm yesterday (Friday 11 September 2026), emergency services were called to
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)23:35
Two men have died in two unrelated crashes in Adelaide's southern suburbs, bringing the road toll to 79.
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- livenews.co.nz11:15
- livenews.co.nz11:15
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:41
- rnz.co.nz21:00
Two people have died in a crash involving a truck and car in Karapiro around 6am.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
Two people have died after a truck and car crashed in Waikato.