Beirut: Years of warnings about explosives stored at port
The alarm had been raised at least 10 times over six years about the explosives in port.
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Two people critically injured in crash involving truck on SH10 Kaeo
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH10 in Kaeo early this morning.
Toddler injured at Queenstown childcare centre moved to Starship
The seriously injured toddler has been transferred to Auckland.
One dead after dirt bike crash in Helensville
Bystanders desperately tried to save the injured person, to no avail.
Four people injured in crash after police pursuit in Titirangi
Four occupants aged 17, 18, 19 and 25 have all suffered injuries.
Toddler critically injured at daycare centre
A Queenstown toddler has been taken by helicopter to Dunedin hospital.
Two boats collide: One person dead, two injured in Marlborough Sounds
Maritime New Zealand and the police are both investigating the boating mishap.
North Shore road reopened after serious accident
An early morning serious accident has shut a stretch of road in Campbells Bay.
FV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecuted
All three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.
KiwiRail worker who lost leg in horror accident gets $135k payout
KiwiRail had already paid an insurance payment of $95,000 to its worker.
Hunt for hit-and-run Jeep after elderly lady struck and hurt
The elderly lady was struck but the driver didn't stop to see how badly injured she was.
Cyclist dies after Papatoetoe crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist dies after a rush-hour accident.
Widow's grief after husband killed in jet-boat crash
Bridget Speight wants more awareness concerning the dangers of alcohol and boating.
Police seeking witnesses to Muriwai crash
One person remains in hospital critically injured from the crash.
Accident victim cut off from ACC after mental disorder diagnosis
Erica Quayle's symptoms are consistent with brain injury, but ACC cut her entitlements.
Driver rescued from steep bank seriously hurt
A driver has been rescued after crashing SUV on an icy Three Mile Hill Rd in Dunedin.
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Driver pleads not guilty to causing death of Constable Naomi McRae
Driver pleads not guilty to charges relating to crash that killed off duty policewoman.
Report of military plane crash sparks rescue mission
The person who sparked the callout was sure the plane had ditched into the sea. It hadn't.
Man killed in fiery crash 'an amazing, humble person'
A close friend of a Dunedin man killed in a fiery crash says it is like losing a son.
Motorcyclist, pedestrian and two drivers die in separate crashes overnight
Two people have died in Canterbury, one in Wairarapa and one in Hawke's Bay.
One dead after car rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.
Girl loses right hand after freak trampoline accident
"She's just been incredible...telling doctors, 'This is not going to stop me'," Mum says.
Vacancies, Covid-19 create long wait for face surgery
Elective face and neck surgery wait times have increased by three months at Waikato DHB.
Two dead after overnight crashes in Marlborough, Waikato regions
Two people have been killed in road accidents overnight.
'Our beautiful Malia': Family's tributes for toddler who died in fall
Malia Kaufana died days after suffering a fall while playing on Sunday, June 21.
One killed in Otago crash
Diversions had to be put in place at the scene of the fatal incident.
ACC must pay man $50k for privacy breach
Former boat builder with back injuries sues ACC and wins $50,000 for breach of privacy.
State highways shut after road smashes, one dead
It's been a nightmare start to Friday on New Zealand roads.
Wairoa crash leaves SH2 blocked, diversions in place
A crash is blocking a stretch of highway on the North Island.
ACC delays force teen paralysed after being hit by car to use outside bathroom
Mum of teen paralysed after being hit by car battles with ACC for accessible bathroom
Watch: Shocking crash sends passenger through windscreen
Two people were hospitalised after a T-bone crash on Weymouth Rd on Sunday.
Otago Polytechnic convicted after student's finger partially amputated
Student's finger was partially amputated duing a pre-trade carpentry course.