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One dead, three injured in Coromandel crash

The incident happened at around 3.15pm at the top of the Kopu-Hikuai summit.

One dead in Canterbury crash overnight

One person is dead and three more were injured in the crash.

Fatal Auckland hit-and-run: Police speaking to driver

Driver allegedly involved in a hit and run incident where a teen died has come forward.

Pair's lucky escape from Whenuapai crash

Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.

Teen cyclist killed in late-night hit-and-run

The teenager was on a bike at the time of the crash, which happened about 11pm on Friday.

The fastest fire fighter in the Sky tower challenge

Fire fighter, Josh Harrison, holds the title of fastest firefighter in Sky Tower challenge for seven consecutive years and this year going for eight. / Greg Bowker

Up to 10 injured in five-car crash

As many as 10 people injured in five-car crash on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

'Fairly chaotic': Three hurt, two children critical in Waiuku crash

Two children had critical injuries following the crash yesterday afternoon.

Faulty landline triggers 'panic mode' for stroke patient

Chorus has promised to fix the line permanently after a string of temporary fixes

Simple action could halve NZ's road toll

A senior firefighter says vehicle design advances should mean fewer people die in crashes.

Man dead after crash near Kurow

Man dies after rolling his ute near the North Otago town of Kurow.

Man moderately injured after electric shock

The incident happened at Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre.

Woman dies in hospital following crash

One dead, one still in hospital following Canterbury crash

Jaws of life used to rescue man from wreckage

A person was cut free after Whanganui crash.

Man dies in fire outside church

"We didn't know the person, but obviously somebody does."

One critical after early morning crash in Palmerston North

The injured person was taken to hospital following the collision.

Construction roller rolls down Queenstown bank

A construction roller has gone over the side of a bank in Queenstown.

Kiwi who fell 30m from rock climbing wall recovering

The experienced climber suffered serious injuries including a broken jaw when he fell