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Most serious crashes on country roads

Posted on 03 August 2015

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Night maintenance work SH1 Whangarei

Posted on 02 August 2015

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Three fleeing driver incidents in Northland (Sunday 2 August 2015)

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Diesel Spill Ngunguru – four separate road crashes

Posted on 28 July 2015

Diesel Spill Ngunguru Northland police are investigating four separate road crashes on Ngunguru Road East of Rockingham Road.

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Northland Police appeal to motorists to slow down

Posted on 20 July 2015

Police are appealing to motorists to slow down, wear restraints and not drive after drinking alcohol.

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Loose loads are dangerous – the NZ Transport Agency urges motorists to “tie it down”

Posted on 15 July 2015

Loose loads are road hazards that have the potential to kill or harm…..

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Road Deaths Statistics

	Local Road fatalities This Year	State Highway fatalities This Year	Total fatalities This Year
Far North	1	5	6
Whangarei	3	5	8
Kaipara	1	2	3
Northland	5	12	17
National	186

"'Intexticated: distracted by the act of texting to such a degree that one seems intoxicated'"

— Author Unknown
"Buckle Up It's Like A Safety Hug"
"'Recklessness is a species of crime and should be so regarded on our streets and highways'"

— Marlen E. Pew
"Make It Home - Stay Off The Phone!"
"'Feel the curves but don't hug them'"

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