New ZealandNew ad campaign for cyclists' safetyGruesome images of the mangled bike on which an Auckland man died under a truck will be followed by an advertising campaign designed to "humanise" cyclists.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland cycle safety efforts 'too slow'"A hippopotamus would be faster." Auckland Transport is being accused of dragging the chain in its provision of facilities to make cycling safer.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriver left teetering on the edgeA driver 'made the right decision' to stay in his car after it skidded off the road in the wet - leaving him hanging on - literally - for help to arrive.08 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandFamily mourn cyclist killed in crashA single flower with a note saying "Rest in Peace friend" last night marked the spot where a 37-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision with a truck.08 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandCycle advocates fear more deathsCycling campaigners fear more deaths or injuries in downtown Auckland unless an off-road bikeway being built through Grafton Gully is extended to the waterfront.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTragic toll mounts as year startsA van carrying eight members of a family plunging 15m from State Highway 5 near Te Haraoto on Jan 2 got the New Year off to a bad start.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in collision namedPolice have released the name of the cyclist killed in a collision with a truck at the intersection of Stanley St and Parnell Rise, Auckland yesterday afternoon.08 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandCyclist 'died right front of us'Bystanders were powerless to save a cyclist at one of Auckland's busiest intersections as police reveal the truckie had a green light and was unaware he'd hit the rider.07 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in AucklandA truck driver did not know a cyclist had gone under the wheels of his truck until he was alerted by other motorists some 70 metres away, police say.07 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: 'We're all deeply saddened'The family of a 6-year-old Invercargill boy who died after a quad bike crash said they are "deeply saddened'' by the accident.07 Jan 05:05 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in Taupiri crash namedA man who died when his motorcycle and a car collided in Waikato at the weekend was part of a larger group returning to Auckland from a tour of the South Island.06 Jan 08:32 PM
New ZealandClub members 'shattered' by shock deathA man killed when his jetboat spun out of control and crashed into a tree west of Hastings at the weekend was an experienced boater who was "so looking forward" to the trip.05 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandFour fatal crashes start new yearMotorists are being warned to take care as they make their way home from holiday destinations after four fatal crashes in as many days.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPerils of ladders prove costlyLadder-related injuries are costing Kiwis almost $17 million a year, and those aged 50 to 64 are taking the most tumbles.04 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandJetboater dies in crashThe partner of a jetboater killed after hitting a tree is traumatised after a shocking high-speed tragedy marred a summer outing on a Hawke's Bay river yesterday.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAircraft catches fire on landingTwo aviators had a lucky escape after their aircraft suffered a fuel leak and caught fire this afternoon.04 Jan 04:00 AM
SportSchumacher - driven to win on track or skifieldSchumacher had an almost pathological desire to win, which blurred ethical lines more than once in his career.04 Jan 01:29 AM
New ZealandSafety test failures lead to 150 recallsToys that can choke children, blenders that leave blades in food and ladders that fail safety tests are just some of nearly 150 products recalled in NZ since 2012.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSikh priests pray for crash victimsSikh priests were urgently ushered into the intensive care unit to pray for the most critically injured victims of the Hawkes Bay crash that injured eight relatives.02 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandCrash driver was 'asleep' at wheelThe driver of a van that plunged 15m down a sheer cliff is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel.02 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandFigures for school injuries hit 77,000School injuries are on the rise - with explosions, scalding liquid, and fungi ingestion among the causes of more than 77,600 injuries in the past year.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEight hurt in horror crashEight family members, including a six-month-old boy and two young girls, were injured in a horror van crash today after the driver is believed to have fallen asleep.02 Jan 06:38 AM
New ZealandMum killed in crash was fresh graduateA Hamilton woman killed when her car and a bus collided had just graduated from university and had a fresh start in a new job.31 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLowest toll in 63 yearsThe number of people killed on our roads this year is the lowest since 1950, down 17 per cent on the previous year.31 Dec 05:41 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll at sixA motorcyclist has died just off State Highway 1 north of Bulls this morning, taking the holiday road toll to six.30 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandOne dead after collison with busOne person is dead after a bus and car collided in Hamilton today, bringing the holiday road toll to five.30 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandBaby, 4-year-old killed in crashesA mother trapped in a rolled van was asking rescuers about her baby daughter as she slipped in and out of consciousness. The 11-month-old girl died hours later.29 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandAlice's knights in shining armourAlice Mooney saw the horse rear and then watched as it fell towards her and slammed her into the ground.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTaxi swept away by riverA taxi driver feels lucky to have escaped death after his car was swept away by the swollen Silver Stream near Dunedin.27 Dec 10:45 PM
