River tragedy: Emotional scenes as man dies while swimming
CPR was carried out for at least 45 minutes.
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Jarrod Gilbert: Why every biker should take this ride
COMMENT: An ACC funded course for motorcyclists helps save millions.
Person injured in Carterton rail crossing crash
The crash happened at the Dalefield Rd crossing.
One seriously injured by falling tree in Dunedin
A St John spokeswoman said an ambulance was called to Albany St at 3.47pm.
Person dead in Ohakune quad bike accident
The accident happened on Kopurutuku Rd in Ohakune.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Taranaki
The crash occurred at midday on a private rural property in the village of
'A stroke on both sides of my brain': Terrifying health scare that left 26yo blind for a week
Young builder suffered a severe stroke weeks before the birth of his first child.
Holiday road toll: Six deaths - 3 fewer than last year
Six people died on our roads over the holiday road toll period, which ended at 6am today.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
Pedestrian hit by car in central Auckland carpark
Police were called to the incident on Howe St about 1.45pm.
One dead after serious crash on Kaipara Coast Highway at Wellsford
The two-car smash was reported just after 5pm on Wednesday evening.
Sleeping woman dead after vehicle crashes into tent
Initial inquiries indicate handbrake on a vehicle above her tent had failed.
Body of missing climber found in national park
Petr Mandik was last seen travelling to the national park on December 13.
Glass rains on elderly couple as pane shatters at mall
Bystanders said the glass pane "exploded" without warning.
Road rage: Elderly man assaulted after Auckland crash
Elderly motorist assaulted after car crash in Albany on Monday afternoon.
Man in serious condition after fall on vessel near Waiheke
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury near Waiheke.
Family showered in urine after wee accident on Interislander ferry
A family was showered in human urine on the Interislander ferry.
One dead in Blenheim crash, first holiday road toll victim
The crash is the first fatality of the Christmas road toll period.
Road toll rising: Police holiday message - 'nobody is the exception'
Road toll already at more than 330 deaths this year. Here's our Christmas safety message.
Ho ho, oh no: ACC festive injury claims increase
Claims near $500,000 annually for injuries over the festive period.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.
Revealed: WorkSafe data shows number of adventure tourism deaths since 2014
2019 has been a grim year for adventure activity-related deaths in New Zealand.
'I'm going to die tonight': Crash victim's haunting text
"My girls were extremely close - now they will be together forever".
Five people injured, one critically, in Christchurch crash
Five people have been hospitalised after an early morning crash in Christchurch.
'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by tree
Coroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.
One person killed in Waikato car crash
The single-vehicle crash happened on a rural road in Te Kauwhata.
Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plant
The accident happened in South Taranaki
Two people die in overnight crashes
Two people died in a crashes in Auckland and Canterbury last night.
Person airlifted to hospital after South Auckland incident
A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Person seriously injured after crash in Waimauku
Two cars smashed on the Forrest Rd this evening.
Fresh tragedy for White Island medical staff: Hero nurse killed
Family and friends mourn loss of much-loved nurse.
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
White Island tour operator was audited: Minister
The Workplace Relations Minister has confirmed White Island Tours was regularly audited