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Beekeeper's death prompts quad bike warning
A coroner has called for the Government to immediately investigate making the wearing of helmets compulsory and tightening other safety regulations.
Mum furious as boys hurt in jetski ramming
The mother of a 13-year-old injured when a jetski rammed his boat has defended letting him and his mate, 11, go on the water alone.
Ministry 'avoiding' water risks
The drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.
Teen dies in jetski terror
A teenage jetskier was killed yesterday when he fell off and was run down by friends. It was one of two horrifying water accidents involving young people in popular holiday spots.
Jetski and boat collide off Pauanui, two injured
Two boys have been injured after a collision between two boats off Pauanui overnight.
Mine families assured most hearings will be in Greymouth
The vast majority of the royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Pike River tragedy will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.
Couple united by their scars
They may not be able to exchange wedding rings, but a couple who survived a four-car smash will be united forever by matching scars.
Expanding foam to seal mine cracks
Attempts will be made this weekend to seal cracks around the ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine and stop gases leaking out - a critical step in the process towards stabilising the mine.
Two critical after car and rubbish truck collide
Alcohol and speed appear to have been factors in a crash which left two people critically injured on Auckland's North Shore today, police say.
'Vast majority' of Pike River inquiry to be on Coast
The "vast majority" of the Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry hearings into the tragedy which claimed the lives of 29 men will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.
Great-grandma survives 54 hours lost in bush
After 54 hours in the open, missing 90-year-old June Wickman was found alive by her grandsons yesterday, amazing rescuers.
Girl dies in fall while biking to dairy
A 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs. The girl had been cycling to the dairy with her aunty and cousin when the accident happened.
Shallow water blackout a deadly risk for swimmers
The tragic death of a Nelson teenager this week serves as a warning of the risks of suffering from shallow water blackout when holding your breath underwater, a water safety expert says.
Conman posing as Pike River miner in custody
A man who allegedly posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him was remanded in custody when he appeared in court today.
Thief posing as Pike River miner 'pulled heartstrings'
Police are on the lookout for a man who posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him on Christmas Eve.
'Silly game' in pool costs teen's life
He was playing a game that will be familiar to many from childhood. But when Sam Goodenough's turn came to try to hold his breath the longest underwater, the game turned to tragedy, when the16-year-old blacked out and failed to surface.