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Road toll down in past two months
Two of the best months recorded on New Zealand roads have given officials hope that there will be fewer than 400 deaths this year.
Former All Black loses son in car crash
The son of a former All Black winger has died following a car crash in South Africa.
Christmas carnage: Four die on roads within hours
Four people have died in three separate North Island crashes just hours before the start of the official Christmas road toll.
Girl, 2, dies as family car rolls down drive
A girl, 2, helping her mother wash the family car was killed after another child climbed into the vehicle and released the hand brake.
School to be prosecuted over boiler death
The Department of Labour has confirmed it is prosecuting an Auckland secondary school over a fatal boiler explosion in June.
Piha rescue with a difference
Tug-of-war practice came in handy for a group of King's Swim Club youngsters yesterday morning when a Land Rover got stuck in the water.
Motorcyclist killed after police chase named
Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed after a police chase last night ended in a high-speed crash.
Man dies on yacht during Xmas party
A Christmas party on a luxury yacht turned tragic with the "suspicious death" of a party-goer.