Muriwai tragedy - How one wrong turn cost a man his life
A wrong turn down a steep driveway turned to tragedy for a family from Hong Kong.
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Chopper to rescue after walker falls 2m on to her head
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Record number of call-outs for Auckland Rescue Helicopter
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Man in critical condition after falling from tree
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One dead following water rescue of three people in rising tide
Police said three people are trapped in the water at Awhitu, south Auckland.
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Pensioner badly hurt in cliff jump
Elderly man suffers multiple injuries in the accident on Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
Man run over by boat tractor
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'Real hero' rescues fishermen stranded on rock in dark
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Impaled driver's fight for breath
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Man who survived 14m plunge fully recovers
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