Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
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Joseph Day tragedy: Family believe Kiwi cameraman's death a 'terrible accident'
Former TVNZ cameraman Joseph Day was found dead in the UK a fortnight ago.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens
Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
Teen appeared to fall out of ride halfway through plunge
Teen slipped out of his seat at the halfway mark of the ride's plunge to the ground.
Tim van de Molen on injuries from serious accident
Tim van de Molen, National MP for Waikato, describes how he sustained serious injuries. Video / Mark Mitchell
First serious crash in Transmission Gully
The northbound lane was closed while emergency services attended.
18 trapped, others missing after China building collapse
Five people were rescued from the collapsed structure in Changsha city overnight.
US couple killed in TikTok trend gone wrong
At least 33 people have reportedly died in America as a result of the wood-burning trend.
'Lowest of the low': Man only removed graphic footage of teens' fatal crash once cops intervened
Man live-streamed aftermath of Invercargill crash which claimed the lives of four teens.
Tesla car on autopilot crashes into private jet
Video shows the car slowly ramming into the aircraft and pushing it across the tarmac. Video / Newsflare
'Totally unacceptable': Frustration after 'heartbreaking' long weekend claims 11 lives on our roads
Police are begging people to slow down and focus on the road.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
'It's brutal': Commentator's shock as racer dies in crash at Palmerston North speedway
Emergency services were called to the track at around 6.15pm last night.
Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections
Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.
'Rest in love' - four teen crash victims named as families grieve; public's desperate rescue bid
Southland communities are reeling after the death of four teens in a ute crash on Friday.
Star a quadriplegic after freak footy incident
Former Cronulla star Nathan Stapleton has received heartbreaking news after neck injury.
'Pray over all these families' - Ports workers gather to honour Atiroa Tuaiti who fell to his untimely death
Family of Atiroa Tuaiti, 26, who was killed this week met Ports staff and management.
106km joyride: Five youths, two stolen cars - and a high-speed Auckland motorway caper
Speeding vehicles and a wrong-way crash keep police in Auckland busy.
'Heartbroken': 26yo new dad revealed as victim in fatal fall at port - 4th death in 5 years
Otara resident Atiroa Tuaiti died at the Ports of Auckland after a 'fall from height'.
Warning after boy swallows 'dangerous' toy
A 2-year boy had holes in his digestive system after swallowing a popular toy.
Mum of four paralysed in 'freak accident' by car with no driver
Money raised will help accident victim's immediate family with travel and living costs.
'I thought I was going to die': Chronic pain after surgery 'not in head', ACC battler says
Medical treatment injury claims lodged with ACC tally 139,000 over 10 years.
Multi-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland motorway
Two people were initially trapped in their cars.
'It has been a terrible week': Horse trainer sister of Enchanter boating victim has emotional win
Horse trainer Debbie Sweeney's brother died in the Enchanter boat accident.
Can you help Jack? Far North family raising funds for son's accident recovery
Eighteen-year-old Jack De Jonge has had multiple spinal surgeries after a dirt bike crash.
Horror video of Flight 5735: Claims pilots 'passed out' before crash
The crash caused a blaze so massive it could be seen from space.
'Elusive': The mystery of car crash that killed rising teen sports star
Coroner releases findings into crash that killed teen equestrian star Kate Gutry.
Watch: Wreck of sunken fishing boat Enchanter shown in new footage
The footage was shot from a helicopter involved in the rescue.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Room destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland home
Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.
Slow going on Auckland motorways after crashes
The crashes were on State Highway 18 and State Highway 1.