Simple action could halve NZ's road toll
A senior firefighter says vehicle design advances should mean fewer people die in crashes.
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Man dead after crash near Kurow
Man dies after rolling his ute near the North Otago town of Kurow.
Man moderately injured after electric shock
The incident happened at Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre.
Woman dies in hospital following crash
One dead, one still in hospital following Canterbury crash
Jaws of life used to rescue man from wreckage
A person was cut free after Whanganui crash.
One critical after early morning crash in Palmerston North
The injured person was taken to hospital following the collision.
Construction roller rolls down Queenstown bank
A construction roller has gone over the side of a bank in Queenstown.
Kiwi who fell 30m from rock climbing wall recovering
The experienced climber suffered serious injuries including a broken jaw when he fell
Two seriously injured in head-on Nelson crash
One person was trapped and had to be extricated by fire crews.
Person seriously injured after digger rolls
The incident happened at a residential property in New Lynn, Auckland.
'Suspicious' fires keep emergency services busy
Anybody who saw anything suspicious is encouraged to contact police.
'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastation
Residents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday
Rotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in Ngongotaha
Residents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.
Five hurt as truck, two cars crash in Canterbury
Helicopter on way to the scene after five people injured in Canterbury crash.
Divers scour Whanganui River for clues to killing
Search for clues in James Butler homicide investigation continues.
Person critical after two-car crash
Emergency services are attending the crash in South Auckland.
Whanganui homicide investigation turns to river
Police search turns to weapons, Whanganui River.
Woman injured after paddle boarding incident
A helicopter was dispatched and the woman was flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Wikitoria Rd death 'not a random attack'
Victim was believed to be on home detention.
One dead, injured man stable in Whanganui Hospital
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body.
Police launch homicide inquiry after man's body found
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a body was discovered in Whanganui
Motorway smash: 'That bastard is going to kill someone'
One man saw the crash as his wife was trying to call the police.
Loyal dog comforts lost girl until police find her
The family dog helped police locate three-year-old girl who was lost in Queensland bush.
Family airlifted to hospital after multi-car crash
A father and his two kids were flown to hospital after multi-car crash.
One dead after Matamata car crash
A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.
Kopu Bridge crash: Grieving community gathers at local fire station
The Turua fire station is the site of a gathering tonight for couple killed in crash.
Man found dead near motorbike on HB farm
The man was found near a motorbike at 5am on a Hawke's Bay farm
Trampers unprepared, inquest hears
Wife of one of the trampers had wanted to thank rescue teams and police
Six people injured in crash near Nelson
Three people have moderate injuries and three people have minor injuries.
One seriously injured in Canterbury crash
Traffic is being detoured and motorists warned of delays.
Rocket Lab fuelling issue hinders launch practice
The issue during a launch rehearsal resulted in fire service crews attending.
Driver's lucky escape in Coromandel
Two cars have gone off the road in separate accidents on the Coromandel Peninsula today.