Serious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island river
Emergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.
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Home detention for Auckland rugby player whose partner died during kidnapping
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One dead after serious truck, car crash; SH1 near Christchurch reopened
One person was severely injured and sadly, died at the scene.
Milford Sound kayaker dies in Cleddau River accident
Police say Nuhaj worked as a tourist guide and was an experienced kayaker.
'No words can describe the pain': Marlborough crash victim mourned by family
"Until we meet again, fly high, our beautiful boy."
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The man was doing a routine fitting when the tyre burst.
Manawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by waves
A 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.
Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
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Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
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UK tycoon Mike Lynch drowned in Bayesian superyacht sinking, inquest finds
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ACC reports increase in Croc-related injuries
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Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Watch: Car violently crashes into Auckland church fence, injuring four
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
Car fleeing police loses control, crashes in Auckland, four arrested
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
Five hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospital
Hato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.
20 children escape through emergency exit after school bus ditch crash
St John said one person on board the bus was moderately injured in the crash.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.
One dead after crash in Hamilton East
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Fatal accident closes SH6 overnight in Westland
The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Twist in case against Kiwi-born driver who killed five in horror pub crash
William Swale suffered a severe hypoglycaemic episode and passed out before the crash.
Moment Titan sub wreckage discovered on seabed
Footage shows OceanGate sub’s damaged tail cone on bed of Atlantic Ocean as inquiry examines doomed final descent. Video / US Coast Guard
Kiwi driver accused of five deaths to learn trial fate
Defence argues Swale, 66, wasn't in control due to severe hypoglycaemic event.
Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident
Passersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Divers find cameras that could explain deadly Bayesian superyacht sinking
Video surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.
Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.
'A nightmare': Bus crash victims confront driver in court
Brett Button was driving a bus of wedding guests in 2023 when he crashed, killing 10.
Child tumbles from cliff on remote hiking track, survives 20m fall
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the bottom of a cliff near Pinnacles Hut.