New ZealandQuad bike danger: 'Children are particularly vulnerable'A report is calling for tighter controls on children operating off-road vehicles following the deaths of 22 children at the controls since 2002.17 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandPilot took his own lifeA pilot who flew his homemade bi-plane into the sea in a deliberate attempt to take his own life was possibly inspired by the missing Malaysian Airline flight MH370, a coroner has found.15 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandBoy critical after four-vehicle crashAn 8-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after a four-vehicle crash yesterday.14 Dec 09:32 PM
New Zealand75-year-old woman injured by cowA 75-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital after she was injured by a cow earlier today.14 Dec 07:25 AM
WorldStowaway migrant killed under truckAn illegal migrant who hid under a truck travelling from France has been killed trying to disembark while the vehicle was stationary on the M25.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAthletics in crisis as doping doco airedAs presidential bids go, it was hardly brilliantly timed. Sebastian Coe, laying out his manifesto for election as the most powerful man in athletics, calmly assured that his sport was not in crisis.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan stuck in streamAt least 25 men and a digger were used to save a man whose 4WD flipped during a race meeting in Taranaki, trapping him under water.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner cites value of reversing camerasA coroner has drawn attention to the rear-vision cameras drivers can fit to their cars to reduce the risk of hitting people when reversing.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after car crashes through fence in South AucklandOne person is dead after a car went through a fence on Alfriston Road, South Auckland.12 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandCar plunge: Heroes help trapped womanAn off-duty postie and an injured engineer held an elderly woman's head above water as she sat trapped in her car which had rolled down a bank and plunged into a stream.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourist 'bereft' over crashA Chinese tourist who killed a friend in a rental car crash last week is “bereft” over the incident, a court has been told.10 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandCrash pilot: I'll have to let flying goA Hawke's Bay pilot who illegally carried passengers has admitted causing a catastrophic plane crash - and says his flying days are over.09 Dec 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan crushed by bus he was working onA 55-year-old man was taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after being crushed by the bus he was working under.08 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandTourists plunge 50m down Q'town bankA Hong Kong couple escaped injury yesterday afternoon when their rental vehicle left the road and plunged about 50m down a bank on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd.08 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandDriveway tragedy: Family were movingDanny and Lope Mafi were excited about moving out of their cramped South Auckland unit to a bigger house that would give their children more space to play.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice defend time taken on crashPolice have defended their handling of a harbour bridge crash which closed three northbound lanes on Saturday, causing traffic jams that crippled the Auckland's transport system.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name driveway death toddlerEighteen-month-old Vaimoana Mafi was hit by a car in South Auckland on Saturday. Her death comes less than three weeks after a West Auckland girl was killed in her driveway.08 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandBull rider dislocates hip in nasty fallA professional bull rider has dislocated a hip after a nasty fall during a weekend rodeo.08 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandFatal-crash pupil out of comaNick Wallbridge was left fighting for his life after a van smash that killed his teacher and classmate.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad yelling as he carried run-over totAn anguished man was seen screaming in horror as he carried an 18-month-old girl moments after she was accidentally run over in a South Auckland driveway.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox was 'secured'A father who died after falling from a flying fox at his Christmas party should not have been using the equipment, the company which operates the ride says.07 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandGridlock brings network to kneesA serious crash brought Auckland’s motorway network to its knees with motorists stuck in grid-locked traffic for up to four hours.06 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandToddler critically injuredAn 18-month-old girl was in a critical condition last night after being run over in a driveway.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand18-month-old run over in drivewayAn 18-month-old girl has been run over by a vehicle in a driveway.06 Dec 06:02 AM
New ZealandBulls crash victim namedPolice have released the name of a man killed in a crash yesterday and they say speed and alcohol may have been factors.06 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge reopenedThe scene of a serious crash on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge has been cleared and the northbound lanes reopened.06 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling from flying foxAn investigation is under way into the death of a man at a fun park in Northland last night.05 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after car plunges down cliffTwo people are seriously injured after their car crashed through a barrier and down a cliff in Kerikeri early this morning.05 Dec 07:41 PM
