Motorcyclist says 'it was my fault'
A motorcyclist who suffered life-threatening brain injuries after he crashed during a police pursuit says officers are not to blame - despite a highly critical report.
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ACC pays out $2m to govt workers
More than $2 million was paid out to workers in government departments last year - with dangerous prisoners and dysfunctional families to blame for a number of claims.
Truck explosion possible cause of bridge collapse
A bridge on a major expressway in central China collapsed, leaving the twisted remains of cars and trucks scattered among the rubble as state media reported at least eight deaths.
Underage issue in Kenyan crash tragedy
The teenager driving in the fatal Bethlehem College crash would not have been legally allowed to drive the ill-fated van.
ACC pays out on sunburn
Last year ACC shelled out almost $9 million for summer-related injuries, including $11,000 because of sunburn.
Crash victim's son supports phone warning
The teenage son of a Rotorua woman whose death in a car crash prompted a national campaign against texting and driving says more needs to be done to stop distraction behind the wheel.
New piece of crash puzzle
The revelation of a teenager's part in a tragic crash in Kenya has raised more questions than it answers.
No charges for Kiwi over tragedy
A New Zealander who was driving a motorboat which hit and killed an 11-year-old girl at a London water park will not face charges, British police have decided.
Taxpayers to help pay Bethlehem consultants
The cost of Bethlehem College hiring a PR consultant and private investigator in the aftermath of the Kenyan tragedy will be partly met by taxpayers.
Doha fire prosecution case 'fairly limited'
The father of the Kiwi triplets killed in a mall fire in Doha says the prosecution case at a trial to decide culpability for the fatal fire was "fairly limited''.
Kenyan bus crash: Driver defended
A "good, kind and respected man" is how a former Bethlehem College student describes the teen who was driving the minibus that crashed in Kenya, killing four people.
Fonterra milk tanker driver to be charged
The driver of a Fonterra milk tanker that ended up in a ditch at an intersection outside Kaitaia on Sunday morning is to be charged with careless driving.
Expert explains Doha fire
The last of the prosecution witnesses in the Doha mall fire trial has given evidence on how the deadly blaze was ignited.
Professor says driver right to keep quiet
A criminal law expert says he would have advised a former Bethlehem College student to keep quiet about his part in a tragic bus crash in Kenya until arriving home.
Police tell Kenyan authorities of swap
New Zealand police will inform Kenyan authorities that the driver of a minivan that crashed killing four people was an 18-year-old Kiwi, not a local man.
Kiwi freeskier in surgery after crash
Injured Kiwi freeskier Rose Battersby is currently undergoing surgery on her broken spine after her heavy crash at the Winter X Games.
Bethlehem College expecting normal school start despite tragedy
A normal start to the school year is expected at Tauranga's Bethlehem College today.
Boy burned in gas bottle explosion
An 11-year-old Motueka boy suffered burns to his face and upper body when a gas bottle being used for a barbecue exploded.
Body recovery delayed until October
The bodies of the three Canadian men believed killed in a plane crash in Antarctica will not be recovered until at least October, Antarctica New Zealand says.