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Death after car ban

A teenager passenger was killed just hours after police stopped the car he was travelling in and charged a man with drink-driving.

Man injured in high speed motorsport accident

A man has been injured in a high-speed motorsport accident near Taupo.

Couple still recovering from UK crash

Seven months and 11 operations after a rider ploughed into the crowd during a European motorbike race, an Auckland couple are still a long way from recovery.

Truck-collision victim cycled for son

John Tangiia never usually cycled, but in a bid to become fitter so he could do more with his disabled son, he biked to an appointment on Tuesday.

Ski helmet footage shows Schumacher wasn't speeding

Investigators examining the cause of the skiing crash that critically injured Michael Schumacher have revealed details of footage captured by a camera on his ski helmet.

New ad campaign for cyclists' safety

Gruesome images of the mangled bike on which an Auckland man died under a truck will be followed by an advertising campaign designed to "humanise" cyclists.

Auckland cycle safety efforts 'too slow'

"A hippopotamus would be faster." Auckland Transport is being accused of dragging the chain in its provision of facilities to make cycling safer.

Driver left teetering on the edge

A driver 'made the right decision' to stay in his car after it skidded off the road in the wet - leaving him hanging on - literally - for help to arrive.

Club members 'shattered' by shock death

A man killed when his jetboat spun out of control and crashed into a tree west of Hastings at the weekend was an experienced boater who was "so looking forward" to the trip.

Four fatal crashes start new year

Motorists are being warned to take care as they make their way home from holiday destinations after four fatal crashes in as many days.

Perils of ladders prove costly

Ladder-related injuries are costing Kiwis almost $17 million a year, and those aged 50 to 64 are taking the most tumbles.

Jetboater dies in crash

The partner of a jetboater killed after hitting a tree is traumatised after a shocking high-speed tragedy marred a summer outing on a Hawke's Bay river yesterday.

Cliff climb to safety

Aircraft catches fire on landing

Two aviators had a lucky escape after their aircraft suffered a fuel leak and caught fire this afternoon.

Schumacher - driven to win on track or skifield

Schumacher had an almost pathological desire to win, which blurred ethical lines more than once in his career.

Safety test failures lead to 150 recalls

Toys that can choke children, blenders that leave blades in food and ladders that fail safety tests are just some of nearly 150 products recalled in NZ since 2012.