Record 163 complaints upheld against NZ preschools
Officials cancelled the licences of 23 childcare services after complaints in 2016.
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Two dead after morning crashes
Pedestrian killed on Auckland's North Shore and man dies in Hamilton.
Double-decker bus damages power pole
A double-decker bus has extensive damage after a crash on Mt Eden Rd.
Crash causes delays on Auckland's motorways
A crash and a breakdown on Auckland's motorways are causing delays for commuters.
Heroic policeman drives into path of ill driver to protect public
He put his vehicle in the path of an out-of-control driver in Waikato.
'Selfish' driver fled police with his kids in the car
Disgraceful driver sent to jail for a raft of driving charges.
D'oh! Out-of-control cargo ship hits mansion
Cargo ship loses control of rudder before impact with 18th century home.
One killed after crash between car and Fonterra tanker
The car and the tanker collided north of Timaru overnight.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck
Totara St in Mount Maunganui is closed after a fatal collision this morning.
Fatal crash: Residents plea for stop sign at intersection
Already two serious crashes have been recorded at intersection this year, one a fatal.
One injured after car and two buses crash
A car and two buses have collided, injuring one.
Body of shot hunter removed from Kaimais
Post-mortem on the body of a 57-year hunter shot in the Kaimais to be carried out tomorrow
Pedestrian hit by car in Huapai, northwest of Auckland
A person has serious injuries after being hit by a car in Huapai.
Person pulled unresponsive from water at West Auckland wharf
A man was pulled from the water unresponsive and has been flown to Auckland Hospital.
Crash between car and back of fire truck
A photo posted on social media shows the car crashed into the back of the truck.
Grandmother who died after being hit by car 'went to church every day'
'Can't believe she's gone' after mum hit by car.
'I would not forgive me': Drunk driver meets victim's husband
A drunk driver meets the man whose wife he killed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Parole refused for crash driver 'haunted' by teen's death
Dunedin man serving three years in prison for his role in woman's death is denied parole.
Park knew 'world's tallest water slide' could kill
Officials say the park knew the ride which decapitated 10 year old Caleb could be deadly.
One critical, one serious after crash
Person fighting for their life, another badly hurt after crash north of Auckland.
Exclusive Brethren crash: Families call for leniency
Three church members died after a day out at Ripiro beach.
Rescue helicopters called after Mt Cook crash
People were flown to Timaru Hospital after the crash.
Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Pupil befriends firemen in bid for freedom
One youngster trapped at school has firefighters to thank for his getaway.
Two injured after vehicle hits traffic light
A section of Lagoon Drive in Panmure is closed due to a serious crash investigation.
Police pursuit death: Friends fundraise for funeral costs
Friends of an innocent driver killed in a police pursuit are fundraising for her children.
Double fatality: 'A terrible place to overtake'
The two-car crash has closed SH1, with reports one of the drivers was unlicensed.
Teen trail bike rider flown to Tauranga Hospital
A 17-year-old male flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking his leg.
Exclusive Brethren 'sent clean-up crew' to fatal crash in Northland
Russell Stewart walked away from crash where his daughter lay dying, police records say.
Two teenagers killed, three hurt in early morning crash; State Highway 1 closed
The two-car crash has closed SH1 and diversions are in place, but not for heavy vehicles.
Anger growing among locals over deadly stretch of SH2
Local frustration is growing as the number of serious crashes keep climbing
Boy crushed by tree: 'His little heart gave out'
Tripp's story has drawn a following that has grown to 1.3 million Facebook followers.
One critically injured in motorway crash, delays expected
One person has been critically injured in a crash on the South-Western motorway.