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Driver pulled from water after car plunges into Avon River
One person was pulled from the vehicle.

Snorkeller dies in Coromandel water incident
Emergency services were called to the scene about 2:30pm today in Otara Bay.

ACC claims: How 113,900 Aucklanders hurt themselves during lockdown
Tumbles, trips, cuts, sprains, falls, gashes, slips happened in 107 days.

Man in 50s seriously injured in bull attack
The man was flown to Whangārei Base Hospital in a serious condition.

Serious crash south of Cambridge
SH 1, south of Cambridge has since re-opened following a serious crash.

'Much-loved' former Auckland high school student killed in early morning crash
Metua Ryan Hori Ewart died after a crash in Massey at around 3.40am Sunday.

Comment: Changes needed to our accidental compensation scheme
OPINION: Susan St John casts a wary eye over amendments to accident compensation.

Serious crash closes busy West Auckland road, motorist critically injured
A person is fighting for their life after a car struck a tree at Gloria Ave/Te Atatū Rd.

Holiday road toll ends with 17 people killed on our roads
Seventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.

'Horrendous' holiday road toll the highest in five years, 'basic' mistakes often to blame
Seatbelts, speeding, cellphones and alcohol are still the biggest common factors.

Serious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delays
Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.

Omaha tragedy: New details emerge in death of schoolboy on New Year's Day
Auckland teen remembered as a 'loved son, brother and valued friend'.

NZ could save 100 lives a year on roads, AA says
Three more people have died on New Zealand roads in the last day.

Serious crash involving car and pedestrian in Tauranga
The crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.

Omaha tragedy: Police name schoolboy Joshua Hartner, 17, victim of New Year run-over
Police are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.

Motorcyclist's death lifts holiday road toll total to 11
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in the Kaipara District, Northland, overnight.

New Year shattered by teen death in quiet Omaha seaside street
Emergency services were called to Omaha around 4am.

Teenager struck and killed by vehicle in Omaha
A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.

Child, 3, dies after accidental shooting on Christmas Day
The retired sheriff's child reportedly found a gun in a visitor's car.

Elderly woman seriously injured after being struck in supermarket carpark
Driver "shaken", elderly pedestrian seriously injured.

Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work
The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.

Person dies after truck goes over bank; highway closed
The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.

Auckland Harbour Bridge fully open
Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.

One dead after two-car crash south of Taupō
The official holiday road death toll started at 4pm on Christmas eve

Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.

Ex-Auckland rugby player in critical condition after multi-storey fall in Amsterdam
He was hoping to make his official debut for Spain in a World Cup qualifying game.

Driver dies after serious crash near Queenstown
About 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.

Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.