New ZealandPike River families to receive at least $190kThe families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine disaster will each receive a minimum of $190,000 from the Pike River Disaster Relief Trust.03 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWellington ferry running restricted services todayWellington's East by West ferry will run restricted services today after one of its ferries was hit by a large wave yesterday morning.02 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandStudent flees Christchurch only to be stranded on ferry (+ video, photos)A student who moved to Wellington to escape earthquake devastation in Christchurch was among those trapped in a ferry as it was struck by wild seas this morning.02 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandWellington ferry struck by wild seasThe East by West Dominion Post ferry was hit by huge waves in Wellington Harbour where students and crew became trapped.02 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandFerry passengers safeCommuters on a ferry have been rescued in Wellington Harbour this morning, after a large wave was believed to have knocked one person overboard in Worser Bay.01 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandReports car in fatal crash may have been racing There are unconfirmed reports a car which crashed near Foxton yesterday killing two people may have earlier been racing another vehicle.20 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandLeave crash scenes alone - policePolice have named two people killed in a Waikato crash yesterday and are warning the public not to interfere with accident scenes.20 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandDying sister: I'm sorryAs Louise Reichenbach lay trapped and dying in a crashed car yesterday, she asked friends to tell her younger sister Tammy she was sorry for a fight they had had the previous day and that she "loved her very much".20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescuers' efforts fail to save trapped pairA horror head-on collision near Karapiro yesterday afternoon left two people dead in a car which was crushed against a bank.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrash near Foxton claims two livesTwo people are dead and five others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle carrying seven people rolled this morning near Foxton.19 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandDriver run over by own bus leaves hospitalA Hamilton man run over by his own bus in December has left hospital.19 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandCharges to be laid over jetski deathTwo teenagers involved in a jetski incident in which Rotorua teenager Bishop Thompson died will face charges.17 Feb 11:08 PM