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Kiwi killed while base jumping

A friend of a 20-year-old New Zealander who died in a base jumping accident in Italy says he "left this world doing what he loved the most".

Air tragedy: email warning

The Air Force was warned about risks being taken before a deadly Iroquois crash - now an inquiry will look at whether best practice was followed.

The Knock-on Effect: The headache that can lead to a life of pain

Critics say urgent solution is needed for brain damage problem, report Dana Johannsen and Dylan Cleaver.

Locked in cycle of sleepless nights

In the second part of our series on brain injury in sport, we look at the dangers at the community level of rugby with one man whose life was changed forever.

Brain injury haunts contact sport

Over the next four days, the Herald will take a close look at the issue of concussion in sport, with a heavy emphasis on rugby. We will speak to some who are afflicted, and those who are trying to ensure the next generation of players are safer.

Danger of ignoring hard knocks of the game

Hillsborough wait for justice at end

Milk tanker driver freed from crash

A truck driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was rescued from a milk tanker which crashed into a power pole, bringing down live power lines. The man was trapped in the badly damaged cab for about 40 minutes.

Coroner recommends farm bike changes after death

Road rage victim welcomes offer

Baby hurt in fatal stairwell fall expected to be home soon

Fashion Week mourns volunteer

Logging worker's 200m bank fall

Live power slows down rescue effort

Fewer deaths on nation's most treacherous roads

Judge ruling shocks another family