New ZealandForestry deaths upsetMaryanne Butler-Finlay lost her husband Charles Finlay in a forestry accident in July. His was the seventh forestry-related death of the year and his family hoped he would be the last.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after crash with horseA woman has died after her car crashed into a horse on a rural road near Christchurch.05 Dec 05:55 PM
New ZealandDriver thrown from truckA driver has been thrown from his truck when it rolled south of Auckland.05 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandTruck driver critical after train smashA truck driver whose vehicle was in a collision with a freight train at Kumeu yesterday was in a critical but stable condition in Auckland City Hospital last night after surgery.04 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldUnion exec: NYC train engineer caught self noddingUnion official: Engineer caught himself nodding at controls before deadly NYC train derailment.03 Dec 10:50 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't get them out'The distraught father of a 9-year-old boy who drowned when their car rolled into a dredge pond told those who came to his aid "my babies, I couldn't get them out''.03 Dec 01:16 AM
EmploymentForestry safety: Prosecutions 'very likely'Labour Minister Simon Bridges says prosecutions are "very likely" for forestry owners who have breached safety standards.02 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldDerailed NY train was 80km/h over speed limitA train that derailed in New York City, killing four people, was hurtling at 82mph (132km/h) as it approached a 30mph (48km/h) zone.02 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandPhone in flames after lightning strikeAn elderly couple 'blinded' by a lightning strike on their home believe they had a lucky escape - they'd hung up the phone moments before it burst into flames.02 Dec 08:45 PM
EmploymentPM: Corporate manslaughter law 'unlikely'The introduction of a corporate manslaughter law to deal with work-related deaths in New Zealand is "unlikely", says Prime Minister John Key.02 Dec 07:36 PM
WorldTrain passengers 'impaled' by debrisA train hurtled off the tracks in a New York suburb, killing at least four people, injuring 67 and coming perilously close to plunging into a freezing river.01 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandTeens in critical conditions after separate incidentsTwo teenagers struck by cars in separate incidents near Rotorua over the weekend remain in critical conditions in hospital.01 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandGirl run over after rowA teenager was walking away from an argument when she was allegedly run over by a drunken friend.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSister's drink drive warningThe sister of an Auckland woman killed by a drink driver said sending the man responsible to prison wouldn't bring back her sister.29 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandBoy in stable condition after fall from bikeA 9-year-old Tauranga boy has been flown to Auckland's Starship Hospital after falling off his bike and hitting his head.28 Nov 07:08 AM
New ZealandGas leak contained in NorthlandA bus reversing over a gas main in Whangarei sparked mass evacuations in the suburb of Kamo this morning.27 Nov 08:54 PM
Football World CupTwo dead in Brazil stadium collapsePart of the stadium that will host the World Cup opener in Brazil next year collapsed today, causing significant damage and killing two people, authorities said.27 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandTwo people killed in Bankside crash namedPolice have released the names of the two people who were killed in a motor vehicle crash at Bankside, south of Dunsandel, on Monday.26 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandCharges likely over Kiwis' fatal crashThe driver of a vehicle that crashed in Samoa - killing two Kiwi men - is set to face charges later this week.26 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandRuapehu fall teen: 'Lucky and foolish'An Auckland man and his daughter who helped rescue a "totally unprepared" German tourist who'd slipped down Mt Ruapehu believes the young man would have died.25 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandKiwis killed in Samoa after car flipsA night out in Samoa ended in tragedy for two Kiwi men who were killed in a car accident.25 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandEagle tragedy: 20 years onFriends of the four dead people say it was a miracle the collision over Auckland killed no one else.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRuapehu fall teen: 'I refused to die'Wanja Drees cried out in pain for 20 minutes before he realised help wasn't coming. He was stuck on Mt Ruapehu with a broken leg after tumbling 100m.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPartner left in 'best possible place'Rutger Hale did not particularly like hot, sunny days. So cool, breezy conditions at Lake Hawea yesterday were perfect for his memorial service.25 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandHurt climber uses laces to stay aliveA teenager who fell 100m down Mt Ruapehu might have died if not for his quick thinking - and shoe laces.24 Nov 04:30 PM
