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Two dead, three teens seriously hurt in crash

Two people were killed and three seriously hurt after a car driven by a 15-year-old on a learner's licence collided with a truck today.

Driver who fell asleep, killed cyclist sentenced

A West Coast driver who fell asleep and killed a cyclist faces a much longer self-imposed sentence than the community detention handed down, says her lawyer.

All Blacks: Weepu's cast up for grabs

Man killed in Motueka Valley crash named

Best mates killed within two weeks

The families and friends of two teenage best friends killed two weeks apart are shattered by their deaths.

One dead after Motueka crash

Teen killed in quad bike crash weeks after friend's death

Westport teenager Renee McNelis has been killed in a quad bike accident only a fortnight after her best friend Harmony Wihongi died in a car crash.

Oil leaks keep Qantas A380 jets grounded

Oil leaks keep Qantas A380s grounded

Qantas will keep its six A380 superjumbos on the ground for at least the next 72 hours, as testing on their Rolls-Royce engines continues after oil leaks were discovered on three aircraft.

One dead, one seriously hurt in Rakaia crash

Sleeping man in serious condition after falling from ute

Passenger dies after Waioeka Gorge crash

Qantas not concerned about 747s

Damp weather helps keep fireworks incidents down

NFL: Horror clashes imperil game

Cheaper ACC - but there's a catch

Taxpayers may be offered discounts on their accident insurance levies in return for accepting lower compensation, longer waits and higher medical fees after an accident.

A380 explosion rattles aircraft industry

Rolls-Royce may lose more than Qantas