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One dead in single-vehicle crash near Auckland

One person died at the scene.

Motorcyclist's journey after devastating crash

In December 2024, Jeremy Capper survived a head-on collision near Taihape but suffered the loss of three friends and his own arm and leg. Video / Mike Scott

Electrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death

'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.

Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation

A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.

'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park

Her death has been referred to the coroner.

Watch: Woman engulfed in flames after birthday balloon disaster

'If I had known, I would never have put myself in such a dangerous situation.'

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton

The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in Wellington

Part of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene.

Boy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accident

Strangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.

Critical injuries after SH30 crash involving truck

Emergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.

Shark bites off tourist’s hands after she tried to take a selfie

The 55-year-old woman is understood to be a Canadian tourist in the Caribbean.

'Neither of us would be here': Crash survivor's message after 22 unrestrained drivers die in five years

Before the T-bone crash, Klaudia's life flashed before her. Luckily, she had belted up.

'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries

Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.

‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crash

Locals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.

‘Disgusting’: Witness appalled no one stopped after man fatally struck by three cars on motorway

The man was hit by at least three cars, none of which stopped.

Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim

Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.

‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accident

The couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.

'Changed forever': E-scooter accident leaves woman with brain injury

E-scooter related ACC claims have totalled $50 million since January 2019.