An insurance company tried to make a cyclist pay for damage to a car that injured him when the at-fault driver made a sudden u-turn.

A New Zealand woman killed by a falling tree branch in London last weekend will be farewelled in Auckland on Thursday.

A New Zealand man fell 50m to his death in a climbing accident in Croatia as his girlfriend watched in shock.

The parents of a newlywed American couple whose honeymoon was shattered by a horror smash, have thanked New Zealanders for their kindness and support.

The young Martinborough girl who was severely burnt by a candle last month has taken a major step in her recovery.

The only survivor of a car crash that killed four South American tourists has spoken about his recovery and his plan to return to New Zealand.

An 8-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a dressing gown became tangled around his neck in a freak accident at his home.

A head-injury victim has been threatened with loss of compensation after ACC's medical adviser failed to clarify how few hours a week he thought the man could work.

The family of a Canadian woman killed in a road accident on a Waitomo intersection say they are shocked to learn another tourist's life has been taken there.

Investigations are underway after an Auckland ferry's mayday call during an evening commuter run, with 60 people on board.

The American honeymooner involved in a horror crash that killed her young husband remains in a critical condition in hospital with her parents at her side.

Aiden Lints has finally come home to Te Puke, after the three-year-old overcome injuries suffered in a major car crash.

The simple act of leaving a lamp on at home sparked a blaze which totally destroyed a Waipukurau home at the weekend.

Twenty people have received ACC payouts for injuries by sharks so far this year - a drop in the ocean compared to other animal-related injury claims.