A woman was killed and six men left with injuries similar to those sustained by "landmine" victims while inspecting work on a water pipe in Auckland's Onehunga yesterday.

Images from the scene of a fatal explosion on a construction site near Mt Smart and Victoria Roads, Onehunga.

A teenage road victim who dreamed of joining the air force was farewelled with a haka at his service yesterday.

79-year-old trapped for up to 24 hours with arm stuck against electric bar heater.

A father who accidentally caused the death of his son will accept whatever punishment he is given because nothing will be as bad as a life without the 3-year-old.

14-year-old pulled off by teachers and nurse after bid to get over closed fence.

'Human balloon' has worldwide celebrity status but is a hard man to get hold of. When he made a trip into town yesterday, Mr McCormack met a barrage of...

A New Zealander working on superyachts during his OE has died in a French hospital after a light-hearted stunt went wrong. Brendon Pyle, 28, suffered head injuries and a punctured lung after falling while riding a rubbish bin...

The father of Emily Jordan has slammed a river boarding company owner who claimed accepting a plea bargain over her death was his biggest regret, claiming his daughter died in dangerous conditions.

The road toll is at its lowest in more than 30 years - and high fuel prices are partly responsible.