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![‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash remembered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash remembered
The 26 year old died in a single-vehicle crash in the South Island on January 28.
![One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.
![‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
![Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner
The couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.
![‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same company](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same company
Two people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.
![Five dead in under 24 hours on South Island roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Five dead in under 24 hours on South Island roads
Police are urging motorists to follow safety advice after a deadly 24 hours.
![Two dead following serious crash on SH1 near Ōamaru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two dead following serious crash on SH1 near Ōamaru
It's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.
![Baby survives double-fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Baby survives double-fatal crash
Both drivers, a man and a woman, died following the crash.
![Canterbury crash: One dead, two injured following serious crash near Twizel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Canterbury crash: One dead, two injured following serious crash near Twizel
The two-vehicle crash occurred at 10.19 am.
![Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
!['Like the wild west': Witness warned wife not to cross sand before Muriwai Beach death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Like the wild west': Witness warned wife not to cross sand before Muriwai Beach death
Auckland Council has today closed Muriwai Beach to vehicles following yesterday's crash.
![Man charged with causing death of school librarian following crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man charged with causing death of school librarian following crash
The woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
![School librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
School librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’
The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
![Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
![Two dead, three injured in crash north of Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two dead, three injured in crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.
![Person in serious condition after being hit by car at Bucklands Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person in serious condition after being hit by car at Bucklands Beach
Police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John staff have been at the scene.
![Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
![Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
![Southland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Southland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mum
The victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.
![School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
![Paragliding accident: Emergency services rush to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Paragliding accident: Emergency services rush to help
Hato Hone St John are treating a patient at scene of accident.
![Injured man turns up at Kerikeri police station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Injured man turns up at Kerikeri police station
Two ambulances and a rescue helicopter responded to the police station on Kerikeri Rd.
![Darfield crash: One dead after collision between motorcycle and car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Darfield crash: One dead after collision between motorcycle and car
The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out.
![Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
![Person seriously injured after fire next to SH1, Foxton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person seriously injured after fire next to SH1, Foxton
The grass fire led to one person being transported to hospital in serious condition.
![Albany bus station tragedy: Pedestrian dies after being ‘run over’ by bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Albany bus station tragedy: Pedestrian dies after being ‘run over’ by bus
Witness says a person was struck by a bus while crossing the road at the station.
![Timaru crash: Emergency services rush to the scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Timaru crash: Emergency services rush to the scene
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 1pm.