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Child in critical condition after hit-and-run
The vehicle is described as a small, hatchback-sized light blue car.
'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.
Woman outraged with response after bus crashed into parked car
She is one of 88 people whose parked cars have been hit by buses in the past nine months.
'Lucky' escape for school girl struck by car
The girl was saved when her bag got lodged under her head and protected her.
Father on trial for allegedly encouraging reckless driving that caused death of son
It's alleged four cars travelling in convoy began racing and overtaking each other.
Callous act caught on CCTV after crash kills two young boys
Confronted by the tragic toll of the crash, the driver simply ran away.
Review into Fenz response to fatal Loafers Lodge fire delayed
Six months on from the Wellington blaze, Fenz has yet to finish a review of its response.
Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident
Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.
White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.
Tourist’s foot bent backwards on Gold Coast fun ride
The woman says she is lucky her foot was left “in one piece”.
White Island eruption: Company likely to be fined millions for tragedy
Fines for the White Island disaster are likely to be in the millions.
‘Absolutely intended’: Ex-NHL star claims contact that led to throat slash wasn't accidental
Fox News host Jesse Watters suggested the Adam Johnson incident looked like a ‘homicide’.
Young couple guilty of dragging teen to his death outside Auckland nightclub
The teen couple were accused of grabbing Connor Boyd as they drove off.
Indian passenger trains collide, killing 13 and injuring 25
The incoming train slammed into a stationary train in Vizianagaram, in Andhra Pradesh.
Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
'I was freaking out': Couple charged with 18yo's dragging death testify
Defendants tell court they were scared of victim on night of tragedy.
Tararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident
"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."
'Strong, caring, fearless': Family remember teacher who died in Coastal Classic yacht race
Simon Smith was known for his eccentric habits, says a former pupil.
Off-duty pilot tries to turn off plane engine midflight
The incident was reported as a "credible security threat", causing the plane to divert.
Labour Weekend road toll at three, crash in central North Island leaves one critically injured
Three people have died on our roads since Friday as the holiday draws to a close.
'Utmost priority': Search under way after crew member falls off cruise ship
Cruise line says there is ‘reason to believe’ man is a crew member after search of vessel.
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
Six dead in horror long weekend on roads, 'mixed bag' of weather incoming
The official Labour Day road toll stands at three, with three other road deaths on Friday.
Family of car crash victim thank Central Otago teen for CPR efforts
A family are grateful to a teen who performed CPR on the victim in a bid to save his life.
Motorcyclist killed in Dunedin motorway crash named
The motorcyclist was a probationary member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
'I was going to die': Officer recounts 'lowest point' after ex-TV star swerved to hit him with stolen SUV
Matthew Saunoa was sentenced to six years and seven months’ imprisonment for the crime.
Fallen Idol: Ex-TV star's identity revealed, appears in court after hitting cop with car
An officer was hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a stolen car.
Person dies in freight train incident in Canterbury
The loaded train was travelling from Darfield to Christchurch when the incident occurred.