New ZealandCoroner's finding - first blast fatalAll 29 men lost in the Pike River disaster died within minutes of the first blast in the West Coast coal mine, a coronial inquest into the disaster has concluded.27 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel smell after blast, court toldThe man charged with overseeing the Pike River mine smelled diesel or exhaust in the air about the time it was hit with an explosion that killed 29 men.26 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandFirst blast lethal, Pike inquest toldThe 29 workers who died in the Pike River disaster would have died within minutes of the original explosion at the West Coast coal mine, a coronial hearing in Greymouth has heard.26 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandBuggy injuries spur warningA NZ-based baby buggy company is working to repair thousands of its strollers amid fears they could cut users' fingertips.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew mother dies 10 mins after farewell to daughterA new mum said goodbye to her 4-month-old daughter and left for work - 10 minutes later she died in a car crash.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCellphone drivers cause 182 crashesDrivers are flouting the ban on hand-held cellphones - new figures show a phone-related car crash almost every two days, dozens of injuries and five deaths last year.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-risk drivers cause third of crashes - reportOne in three road deaths are caused by speeding, young and repeat drunk drivers, according to a new report released by Transport Minister Steven Joyce.23 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandPolice urge caution after fatal crashesPolice are urging people to adjust their driving to wet conditions after a fatal crash this morning.23 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandThree crashes on notorious roadTen people were hurt in three separate crashes on a notorious stretch of highway in just six hours yesterday.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier killed in horror smashA decorated soldier's family have spoken of their grief at his death in a crash that broke every rule.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaihi crash victims namedA horror crash north of Tauranga which killed three people was "like a war zone", police say.22 Jan 04:47 AM
