ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment
Mike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.
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'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
Driver pleads not guilty to causing fatal collision
The incident between a car and a motorcycle happened on November 7 last year.
Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.
House insurance, Qantas sale and Watercare deal | Focus Morning Bulletin May 6, 2024
Insurance costs for houses rise, Qantas launches global sale and Aucklanders dodge 26 per cent water rates hike in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'I won't walk again': Mum of two resuscitated by husband after mountain bike park accident
Kate Ganner was resuscitated by her husband Iain in front of their two young sons.
Tragic accident in Woodhill Forest
Kate Ganner recalls her tragic mountain biking crash in Woodhill Forest that has left her paralysed for life. Video / Alex Burton
The mother of explosion victim tells her story
Sarah Ferguson, the mother of Jamey Bowring who was killed in an explosion at Salter Cartage Ltd in Wiri, talks about her loss and ongoing court action. Video / Mike Scott
Helicopter crash near Blenheim - police
'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
Truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes on SH6
Police said there were no reported injuries or damage to the truck's load.
Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'
‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ram
The couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people
Police said one of the cars left the racetrack and ploughed into spectators.
One dead, seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash
The two aircraft likely crashed after colliding in the air, says Japan's defence minister.
Editorial: Inquiry into ACC taxi service concerns should be next cab off the rank
OPINION: Alarm bells must be ringing after revelations of a cost blowout and shortcomings.
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
SH1 near Taupō reopens after logging truck rolls
“No injuries have been reported,” police said.
'Snapped in half': Passenger breaks leg on seven-hour Air NZ flight
The injured tourist only had Panadol for the pain.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.
Rust armourer jailed for 18mths over fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin
The judge said the armourer's recklessness caused the death of Halyna Hutchins.
Serious injuries after crash involving car and pedestrian at Katikati
The crash resulted in a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Person critically injured after being hit by bus
A bus stop in a suburban centre was closed after the incident.
'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
Two dead after crash on off-road track
Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.
Manukau crash victim dies in hospital: Cops investigate Te Irirangi Dr incident
The single-car crash happened last Monday, leaving the victim critically injured.
One dead after Auckland motorcycle crash
A person has died after a motorcycle crash in Auckland’s Eden Terrace overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
One dead after car rolls in Northland
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
Pilot injured after Canterbury microlight plane crash, emergency services rush to scene
The person was able to remove themselves from the aircraft.