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16-year-old dies in crash
A 16-year-old boy died in an accident between a car and a truck in the Far North this morning.

Under-5s drowning toll already at six
Six preschoolers have drowned so far this year - equalling the total for 2010 - and water safety campaigners say it is a shocking start to the year.

Accidents kill two motorcyclists
Two motorcycle riders are dead after separate collisions yesterday.

Toddler dies during her first swim
Little Nylah Faamanu Vau, 2, went for her first swim yesterday, but will never have another one - she drowned at Waiwera Thermal Resort north of Auckland.

Toddler drowns at Waiwera
A toddler is dead after drowning at Waiwera Thermal Resort on the Hibiscus Coast this afternoon.

League stars turn out for Pike 29
The Miners' Solidarity Day will see the Warriors play Newcastle tomorrow in a match to remember the victims of the tragedy.

Pike contractors may never be paid - receiver
There's a "strong possibility" Pike River Coal mine contractors will never receive money owed to them, a receiver says.