New ZealandBridge plunge victim the 'best dad'The pregnant partner of a man killed when his van plunged off a highway bridge in Tauranga will remember him as the "best kind of dad".13 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandBoy died 'doing what he loved'The 11-year-old Westport boy killed in a freak cycling accident on the weekend while biking with school mates died "doing what he loved'', his family said today.13 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandBridge crash: One missingA police officer risked his own life to save a person from a river after a vehicle went off a bridge near Tauranga this evening.12 Aug 08:52 AM
New ZealandBoy killed in bicycle fallA Westport boy died after suffering a serious throat injury in a fall from his bicycle in Westport.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandUnclear if seatbelt worn in fatal crashA 21-year-old Christchurch man killed while riding in a buggy yesterday afternoon may not have been wearing a seat belt.12 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandMan killed after crash into Waimakariri RiverA young man was killed when the off-road buggy he was in crashed in a dry bed of the Waimakariri River this afternoon.11 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandMiracle boy sparks playground alarmA 3-year-old boy has woken from a three-week coma after suffering horrific head injuries in a fall at an Auckland playground.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMountain tragedy pair were 'the best'Sequoia Di Angelo knows exactly why her father and brother continued up treacherous K2 while the rest of the team retreated.09 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandFatal car crash in Waikato ditchOne person has died after crashing their car in a ditch overnight. Police found the man, near Te Te Aroha in the Matamata-Piako district, Waikato just after midnight.08 Aug 07:04 PM
New ZealandChoke child's prognosis 'up in the air'A toddler whose heart stopped after he choked on a sandwich at the home of an Auckland childcare worker should be celebrating his second birthday today.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSpeedwing flyer 'was pushing himself'A friend of speedwing flyer Sean Kerridge has told an inquest he believes the thrill-seeker may've felt pressure to undertake the flight that killed him.07 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand3km ride for help - with a broken neck"I could feel every bloody bump on the road," said the farmer who broke his neck in a 4m fall - then mounted his quadbike and rode home.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeens charged with manslaughterTwo teenagers have appeared in an Auckland court charged with manslaughter over an alleged street race which caused the death of another teen.02 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeenage boy killed playing 'possum'A teenage boy was killed when he was hit by a car driven by his friends while playing a game of "possum" on a west Auckland road yesterday, says a resident.01 Aug 09:10 PM
OpinionEditorial: Shot tourist's scaled back compo unfairEditorial: If this country is to do the right thing by those who come here to enjoy NZ's well-promoted adventures and outdoor experiences, it is the price we probably ought to pay.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHubbard crash driver 'totally shocked'The drowsy driver who caused a head-on smash that killed Timaru financier Allan Hubbard has been left "totally shocked" by today's guilty decision.01 Aug 06:55 AM
New ZealandDriver found guilty over Hubbard crashAndy Earl, the driver accused of causing the fatal head-on car crash that killed Timaru financier Allan Hubbard, has been found guilty.31 Jul 10:00 PM
World38 killed in horrific bus crashThousadns of mourners yesterday paid homage to the 38 people who died when their bus plummeted from a flyover near Naples as they returned from a weekend away.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBoy, 5, dies after quad bike crashA 5-year-old New Zealand-born boy has been killed in a quad-bike accident in Australia.30 Jul 05:30 PM
World'A moment of silence' to listen for signs of lifeRescuers wielding electric saws cut through the twisted wreckage of an Italian tour bus for survivors of a crash in southern Italy that killed at least 37 people.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandShot visitor trapped by ACC systemTaxpayers are trapped into paying compensation to a traveller who would rather be able to sue for damages over being shot in the head and left brain damaged.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi pays $30,000 to clear nameA Kiwi fly-in, fly-out worker who had a conviction over a fatal road crash on one of Australia's most dangerous roads overturned says he has been "put through the wringer".28 Jul 02:14 AM
