New Zealand'Unlucky' soldier dies on mountainA special forces soldier who tumbled to his death on NZ's deadliest mountain yesterday was "unlucky", as snow and ice gave way to a deep crevasse, a rescuer says.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatal plunge blamed on brake failureA Napier truck driver negotiating the steep Otira Viaduct for the first time probably experienced brake failure, a coroner has ruled.16 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandFatal text crash: Miracle kidsJust over two months ago, a battered Phoenix Ruddell lay in an induced coma at Starship Hospital with injuries so serious that doctors expected a long road back to recovery.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRider's emergency op on ute a lifesaverMotocross rider Todd Mullinder is alive today because he had emergency surgery on the back of a ute.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood death: Mum 'screamed for 5 mins'A 28-year-old mother swept to her death in a flood-swollen Bay of Islands river screamed for five minutes as she clung to a fence but the raging waters pulled her under.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids shun rugby for footballIn the aftermath of the tragic death of Jordan Kemp, we examine the way parents are increasingly turning their back on rugby to keep their children safe.13 Jul 01:34 AM
WorldCroc blamed in plane crashAn inquest in Gloucester has heard how a plane crash that killed a British pilot in the Congo may have been caused by passengers panicking over an escaped crocodile.13 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandParents farewell rugby teenAs the parents of Jordan Kemp raced to hospital, they assured themselves the teen couldn't die from a rugby injury.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum of wakeboarder hopes for miracleThe family of New Zealand's top wakeboarder have been told he is a quadriplegic after a devastating accident - but remain hopeful that he will defy the odds.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds brave rain to honour 'our bro'Hundreds gathered in stormy weather to say haere ra to a young Northland rugby player - four days after he died from a head injury he suffered while playing for his club.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour leaps to save man's lifeEveryone needs good neighbours - and Kevin Walker's got the best. He is alive only because Sam Woolford gave him CPR for 10 minutes after he went into cardiac arrest.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan given painkillers before dyingA man who fell from his ladder onto a rockery and was given painkillers by the local medical centre, died two days later of internal injuries, a coroner has found.09 Jul 05:44 AM
New ZealandLabour proposes big shake up for EQCLabour is proposing a sweeping overhaul of New Zealand's disaster insurance regime including shifting EQC levies from insurance premiums 09 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandDaughter's tribute to cyclistThe daughter of a cyclist killed after being hit by a courier van on Monday said her mother was "very safety conscious" and would be "incredibly missed".08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand7-year-old hit by car in TaurangaA 7-year-old boy was flown to Auckland's Starship Hospital in a serious condition last night after being hit by a car in Tauranga's Welcome Bay.Watch07 Jul 09:25 PM
New ZealandTourist caught speeding before crashA Dutch businessman who was involved in a crash which killed three people and left one seriously injured had been caught speeding hours before the collision, it has been reported.07 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for forum on rugby head injuriesA former All Black and the coach of teen rugby player Jordan Kemp, who died from a suspected head knock, has called for an urgent forum to address the dangers of brain injuries.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC quiz works out risk factorKiwi men are clumsier than women, unless they are on a plane, overseas or living on the North Shore or Kapiti Coast.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn't have time to brake'A Courier Post driver says a fatal accident with a cyclist yesterday was over in an instant.07 Jul 05:00 PM
SailingNZ wakeboarder in critical condition after accidentA young New Zealand wakeboarder is in a critical condition in the US following a nasty training accident.07 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandFather dead after jet-ski accidentA father-of-three is dead after a weekend jet-ski trip with his brother and friend turned to tragedy in North Canterbury.06 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandRugby death: Tears for 'gentle giant'A fatal rugby injury has devastated a NZ family, sent shockwaves through a tight-knit Northland community and re-emphasised risks associated with the national game.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dies from injuryA young rugby player has died after being critically injured during a rugby game in Whangarei yesterday.06 Jul 06:48 AM
New ZealandRugby teen on life supportA talented teen was in an induced coma with a suspected brain bleed last night after being critically injured during a rugby game.06 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandGirl impaled on bicycleA 10-year-old girl was impaled on a bicycle in Avondale this afternoon and rushed to hospital with the handlebar still embedded in her body.05 Jul 05:50 AM
New Zealand'A special little boy'Clayton O'Brien's death has broken the hearts of his family, says a distraught aunt.05 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandFather's freak nailgun deathA Hawke’s Bay builder who accidently shot himself in the chest with a nail gun pulled out the nail himself and walked onto a rescue helicopter, but later died.03 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Special' life lost after car and motorcycle collisionA 46-year-old woman who died after her motorcycle and an oncoming car collided near Napier has been described by a close friend as a "special, true and powerful woman".02 Jul 11:28 PM
