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NZ funeral for Kiwi killed by branch

A New Zealand woman killed by a falling tree branch in London last weekend will be farewelled in Auckland on Thursday.

Waikato Marae destroyed by fire

Deadly turn faces revamp

Holidaying Kiwi dies

A New Zealand man fell 50m to his death in a climbing accident in Croatia as his girlfriend watched in shock.

Honeymoon tragedy: Parents thank NZ

The parents of a newlywed American couple whose honeymoon was shattered by a horror smash, have thanked New Zealanders for their kindness and support.

Another step in burned girl's recovery

The young Martinborough girl who was severely burnt by a candle last month has taken a major step in her recovery.

One year on, Rena oil found on resort beach

Oil is still being found at Papamoa Beach a year after the container ship Rena ran aground off the coastline and caused a major spill.

Victim keen to return to NZ

The only survivor of a car crash that killed four South American tourists has spoken about his recovery and his plan to return to New Zealand.

Boy watches dad cling to gangway

A 4-year-old boy was left on Auckland's Queens Wharf watching his father hanging off a ferry after the gangway broke and the boat started pulling away.

Pond crash dad interviewed by police

A man whose son drowned after his car rolled into a pond on the West Coast last month has finally been interviewed by police.

Kiwi killed by branch had 'bright future'

The family of a New Zealander killed instantly when she was struck by a falling tree branch in London has thanked those who came to her aid.

NZ twice as dangerous as Australia for workers

Girl, 6, breaks both legs in farm accident

Ferry's mayday call being investigated

Family shocked at second tragedy

The family of a Canadian woman killed in a road accident on a Waitomo intersection say they are shocked to learn another tourist's life has been taken there.

Ferry mayday after engine failure

Mayday call from ferry

Investigations are underway after an Auckland ferry's mayday call during an evening commuter run, with 60 people on board.

Honeymooner still in critical condition

The American honeymooner involved in a horror crash that killed her young husband remains in a critical condition in hospital with her parents at her side.