New ZealandTeen dies in jetski terrorA 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.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry 'avoiding' water risksThe drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandJetski and boat collide off Pauanui, two injuredTwo boys have been injured after a collision between two boats off Pauanui overnight.07 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandMine families assured most hearings will be in GreymouthThe vast majority of the royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Pike River tragedy will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple united by their scarsThey may not be able to exchange wedding rings, but a couple who survived a four-car smash will be united forever by matching scars.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandExpanding foam to seal mine cracksAttempts 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.07 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandTwo critical after car and rubbish truck collideAlcohol and speed appear to have been factors in a crash which left two people critically injured on Auckland's North Shore today, police say.07 Jan 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Vast majority' of Pike River inquiry to be on CoastThe "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.07 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandGreat-grandma survives 54 hours lost in bushAfter 54 hours in the open, missing 90-year-old June Wickman was found alive by her grandsons yesterday, amazing rescuers.07 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandGirl dies in fall while biking to dairyA 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.07 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandShallow water blackout a deadly risk for swimmersThe 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.07 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandConman posing as Pike River miner in custodyA 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.07 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandThief 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.06 Jan 06:52 PM
New Zealand'Silly game' in pool costs teen's lifeHe 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.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman says she was targeted by driverThe woman who was discovered seriously injured in Christchurch early today says she believes she was intentionally mown down by a driver.06 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandPike River families thank public and recovery crewsFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine tragedy have publicly thanked everyone involved in the rescue and recovery operation.06 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandSixty more signs going up after hot pool deathMore signs will be installed at Rotorua's Kuirau Park as a safety measure following the death of a 10-year-old boy last week.06 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
