27 dead after Nigerian boat accident
It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.
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'Overwhelming burden': Family grieving women killed in Takanini crash
Aria-Sativa Kapene, 24, and Crystal-Alizae Emery, 20, have been identified as the victims.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
Two-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hour
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.
Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
Two people injured in three-vehicle crash
Emergency services called to South Waikato crash.
'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
'Taken too soon': Fundraiser for family mourning Hamilton train crash victim
Shylin Huirama-Osborne, 26, was one of three killed in a car-train collision.
Child critical after being hit by vehicle in West Auckland driveway
The child has been taken to Starship children's hospital.
'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died
Fenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.
Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
Car involved in serious crash earlier pursued by police
Pyes Pā Rd/SH36 is blocked, police say.
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'
West Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crash
Initial reports stated there were serious injuries.
Three hospitalised after serious Auckland crash
St John sent three ambulances to the single-vehicle crash on Dunkirk Rd.
'Walking wounded': Bus crash victims arrive for work, with support
'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'
New roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?
Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Rotorua bus crash passengers were Tongan seasonal workers who had just arrived in NZ
Thirteen of the workers were hospitalised after the bus rolled, Immigration NZ said.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Two car crash in Upper Hutt: One person seriously injured, State Highway 2 blocked
Police's Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Dairy Flat
Earlier a police unit noticed a motorbike driving at excess speed on the same road.
Pot's in pans: US pizzeria apologises for accidentally getting customers high
Dough was mistakenly made with cannabis oil and five customers needed emergency services.
'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday
Lapi Fanuasā hasn't been able to speak two months after Ramarama crash that killed brother
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
Driver not at fault for crash caused by seizure – so who pays for man's damaged car?
The driver had insurance but they wouldn't pay up. Now it's gone to the Disputes Tribunal.
'End of story': Man reveals how he survived after falling into sewage tank
The orchard worker has a chest infection and a few strained muscles after falling in.
'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with police
Lawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.
Seven dead after dock walkway collapses in Georgia, US
At least 20 people were tossed into the waters off Sapelo Island.
Why Manawanui clean-up will be put on hold
Efforts to recover three containers from the ship were due to start today.
'That's my wife': Pregnant woman killed by police car
Unmarked cop car ploughs into mother's vehicle as she drives into leisure centre carpark.