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.

Far North fire victim Hugh David Aarons yelled for help as his Kaitaia flat burned and neighbours frantically tried to break down his door to get him out.

Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.