‘It’s ludicrous’: ACC refuses surgery for woman injured in dodgem car crash
She was sitting in a stationary bumper car when she was rammed from behind.
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Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
Two people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robbery
A man in his 20s died after allegedly helping to break into the Bottle-O.
Young driver pleaded guilty to drink-driving hours before fatal crash
The young man, who had been disqualified from driving for six months, also died in crash.
Indian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfie
The phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.
Christchurch drink-spikers named, potential new youth crime laws & car crashes into Downing St | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2023
Mama Hooch sexual predators finally named, what the Police Minsiter’s doing about rising youth crime and car crashes into gates of downing street in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Serious crash in Hunterville claims one life
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.
Company fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machine
Machine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.
Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads
State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.
Star basketballer in ICU after car crash
Mary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.
'Kindest human': Friend's tribute to Tall Ferns star critically hurt in car crash
Mary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.
West Auckland vehicle chase ends with botched attempt by driver to escape police
The incident started on Henderson Valley Rd at about 10pm last night.
Jungle hunt continues for children missing after deadly plane crash
Colombians continue to search for four indigenous children after a plane crash.
Star basketballer in ICU after car crash
Mary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.
Wellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risks
Rules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.
Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Trying out Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite
Rocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.
Revealed: ACC and NZ Rugby swapped notes rejecting concussion, degenerative brain injury link
Documents reveal ACC and NZ Rugby emailed after rugby brain injury cases emerged.
One dead after crash involving cyclist in Hamilton
Police were called to the crash in Temple View about 3.10pm.
Abbey Caves student death and NZ’s tragic outdoor education history
Abbey Caves tragedy a terrible reminder of 2008 Mangatepopo canyoning disaster.
Abbey Caves tragedy: 111 caller describes teacher’s efforts to save students
Teacher in charge collapsed in tears when he realised one of them was missing.
'Belligerent' woman headbutts officer after police chase
The woman was tracked and arrested for careless driving.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Auckland motorways plagued by crashes this evening, northbound SH20 lanes blocked
A crash has blocked the nortbound lanes on the Northwestern Motorway.
‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner says
The single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.
‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.
Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.
‘Devoted’ father dies after getting stuck in indoor rock climbing tunnel
The 49-year-old died from severe crush injuries at adventure centre in England.
Driver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crash
When Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.
Person killed in Canterbury crash, SH1 closed
A witness said a motorcyclist was involved in the incident.
Northland crash: One person critically injured
Emergency services raced to the scene on Paparoa-Oakleigh Road at around 3.20pm today.
Person dies after incident with tractor on Auckland property
Police say family of the person killed in rural tragedy are being supported.
Four injured, two seriously in Taupō campervan crash
Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.
Families desperate to see Erebus memorial built
The Erebus air disaster remains New Zealand's largest peacetime loss of life.