Road crashes majority cause of injuries - trauma study
Study finds 47% of major-trauma patients have moderate/severe disability at one year
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Team work saves Morrinsville woman's life
A diversion to the fire station rather than Waikato Hospital saved the woman's life.
'Still in shock': Family humbled by generosity after losing everything in fire
Sarah Bridge and her family lost everything in a house fire on Sunday night.
Trucks collide on SH1 at Meremere, south of Auckland
The crash was affecting traffic on southbound SH1 lanes between Mercer and Meremere.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Work-site woes: One person stabbed, another with arm trapped
The person in Hawke's Bay is believed to have been stabbed accidentally.
'Unimaginable' Atiamuri crash: Raising two boys without their parents, 5 siblings
There are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.
Horror road smash: Tangi for parents and five kids to be held in Hawke's Bay
Seven crash victims will be brought home to Timikara Marae.
Man seriously injured after being run over by ute on farm
The man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Cyclist dies at scene of crash in Matamata, State Highway 27 closed
Emergency services are on the scene, with a helicopter also dispatched.
Fatal Atiamuri crash: Scout mum's passion for life filled the room
Her caring and selfless nature meant that she was fondly known as 'Scout Mum' to many.
Coming soon: 200km-long motorway through Auckland
Labour and the Greens are moving away from motorways to road-safety improvements.
Horror Atiamuri crash: 'No words can fully describe the agony' - grandmother
The children's grandmother Sherilyn Poutawa has spoken of the family's heartache.
Grandmother's solution to access online education
Living rurally, online access to correspondence school resources can be difficult.
Horror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killed
Jenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.
Safety issues found on road where eight people died yesterday, NZTA says
A family of seven and a Scouts New Zealand employee died in the Atiamuri crash.
Foamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mystery
It may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.
'When they arrived it was carnage': Fire chief calls for calm on roads
Tokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.
Police officer's hardest job: Breaking the news a loved one has died
The hardest job for police officers - telling someone their loved one has died.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
'Bad stretch of road': Several wary after deadly crashes
There have been a number of significant crashes in the area.
Council investigating foamy substance in Waikato River
Waikato Regional Council says it has come from the Te Rapa industrial area.
Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.
Local Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers
The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.
Next round of Kids' Lit Quiz at Southwell School
Kids' Lit Quiz started in a Hamilton community hall 30 years ago.
Shooting accused appears in Hamilton court
The 67-year-old will now be assessed by mental health staff at Waikato Hospital.
Three people flown to hospital following Waikato crash
Three people were trapped in the wreckage after the crash.
Waikato cafe shooting: Man arrested after worker critically injured
Police seek witnesses to Waikato cafe shooting that left a man critically injured.
Two killed in crash near Cambridge
Five serious crashes since yesterday - three dead, four with serious or critical injuries
Vandals attack Ngaruawahia cenotaph, steal wreaths, in lead up to Anzac Day
A 2m length of stone was damaged while a plaque and two bronze wreaths were stolen.
Rep rowers win rare victory
Whanganui rowers frank their rep selection form by helping North beat South over Easter.
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.