New ZealandCall for care as quad bike toll risesA number of quad-bike accidents ending in death and injury over the holidays have led to renewed calls for riders to take greater care.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuad bike safety 'a priority'A number of quad bike accidents ending in death and injury over the holiday period has renewed calls for users to take greater care when using the vehicles.07 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandCrash backs up Northwestern motorway trafficTraffic is backed up on Auckland’s Northwestern motorway after a collision between a truck and a car.06 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandCar ploughs into historic hotelAn out-of-control car came close to demolishing one of Northland's oldest hotels when it skittled all but two of the pillars holding up its first floor verandah.06 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionEnforceable quad bike law neededFrom time to time, there is an eruption of concern about the dangers posed by quad bikes.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRemarkable rally after amputationRoss Mulholland is a "model patient" who has done everything possible to give the reattached digits the best chances of recovery.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTricky tides keep rescuers busyNew Zealand's most treacherous beach, Hot Water Beach, is already on its way to racking up another high rescue count in 2013.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKilled cyclist namedWellington police have released the name of the cyclist who was killed when he was struck by a car on Ohariu Valley Road yesterday.06 Jan 08:21 AM
New ZealandCyclist killed in crashA cyclist has died after colliding with a car near Wellington this morning. Police are at the scene and it is expected the road may be closed for several hours.04 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandClimbers hurt in Mt Cook fallTwo Australian climbers were injured on Aoraki/Mt Cook overnight when they were hit by ice and fell 200m.04 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandStill haunted by husband's deathDebbie Armstrong is still haunted by the memory of watching her husband die, but she has managed to carry on.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGusts, big waves put sailors to the testThe Coastguard is warning boaties to check conditions after gusting winds caused a spate of accidents on the Hauraki Gulf yesterday. Many of the incidents involved smaller boats which were unable to handle high winds and rough seas.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFury over quad-bike adults drinking before girl hurtSympathy has turned to anger as people in Waimarama try to understand the actions of four adults who crashed a quad bike, critically injuring a "beautiful little girl" late on Wednesday night.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuad accident: 'It doesn't seem right'A doctor on duty when a group of injured people were brought in after a quad bike crash says innocent people will continue to be hurt if there is not a change in attitudes towards alcohol.03 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandDoha parents asked 'horrible' questionsParents of children killed in the Doha Mall fire last year say they have been attacked by defence lawyers in a hearing to determine responsibility for the 19 deaths.03 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandQuad-bike girl fighting for her lifeA little girl was fighting for her life in the Starship last night as police investigated whether four adults riding with her on a quad bike that crashed should be charged.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCharges possible after quad bike rollsPolice are deciding whether charges should be laid against the four drunk adults who took a 6-year-old girl on a quad bike that crashed and left her injured.03 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandRecord low holiday road tollA record low holiday road toll has been welcomed but more efforts are needed to continue to improve road safety, say police.02 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'I lost the love of my life'Kirsten Steinke has been able to welcome in the new year at her parent's home, three months after a collision claimed the life of her newlywed husband.02 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandDownward trend continues on road tollLast year New Zealand recorded its second lowest road toll in 50 years, with the deaths of young people significantly stemmed, police say.01 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandAnnual road toll draws to a closeThe road toll for the year stands at 318 - more than 40 higher than the 2011 tally.31 Dec 05:59 AM
New ZealandOscar winner died in 'wave of water'A flash flood which unleashed a "wave of water'' claimed the life of a Greytown man who won an Oscar for his work on LotR.31 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised after SH1 crashTwo people were taken to Whangarei Hospital by ambulance following a road crash on State Highway 1 this morning.30 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandCounties Manukau truck crash cuts powerA truck driver's come away from a crash in Counties Manukau unscathed.30 Dec 06:34 PM
New ZealandSeven injured in three road crashesA 23-year-old man from North Canterbury is in a critical condition after being thrown from his vehicle when it crashed into a pole. The accident happened in Harwarden, near Lake Sumner Forest Park, just after midnight on Thursday.28 Dec 04:30 PM
