Footballer died 'doing what he loved'
Friends say 38-year-old's death during match comes a month after his father died in Fiji.
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Kids tennis coach killed in crash
Family and friends of a man killed in collision at Whenuapai have paid tribute to him.
Car hits house in Weymouth
A driver has been taken to hospital after hitting a Weymouth house.
Motorcyclist dead after Kingseat incident
Death appears to be result of medical event, not crash.
Crash survivor reveals dramatic rescue
Crash survivor Steve Rastovich opens up about the accident that almost took his life.
Editorial: A life saving team
At Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust's open day, there was a notable absence.
'I was nearly killed by leaping dolphin'
In 2006 Kelly Lawson was crushed and almost killed by a dolphin. Today she remembers.
One dead, one critical after crash
A serious two-car crash near Ohaeawai has left one dead and another critically hurt.
Ammonia leak at meat works isolated
Fire crews have isolated a major ammonia spill at AFFCO meat works in Moerewa.
Three car crash at Gordonton, two injured
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Gordonton, Waikato involving two cars.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
A call to 111 will now locate you
The Government has acknowledged some people will be worried about privacy.
Piha fires: Investigators await results
Police said they were following some "positive lines of inquiry."
Mac Mckenna: Fire service being made worse
COMMENT: The Govt fire service reforms will entrench present problems and create new ones.
Piha arson attacks: 'We are nervous'
At least one Piha resident is sleeping in her car following a series of suspicious fires.
Woman in hospital after SH36 crash
Emergency services are reporting to a serious crash between Tauranga and Rotorua.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Fire Service puts drones to the test
Drones are being tested in emergencies in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Violent robbery at fish and chip shop
Two workers have been assaulted at a New Plymouth takeaway shop.
Car ran red light, hit pedestrians
A crash which left several injured today happened after a car went through a red light.
House fully engulfed in flames in South Auckland
A house is fully engulfed in flames in Orly Ave, Mangere.
Wild weather heading north
Wellington train services suspended after strong winds and heavy rain overnight.
South Auckland road closed after crash
Police have closed a road south of Auckland after a serious crash this morning.
Dog a loyal protector - 'til the end
A dog, believed to be owned by the man who died in Papamoa yesterday, stayed with him.
One killed in Far North motorcycle crash
The crash happened around 3.30pm on Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri.
Tokoroa motorcycle crash victims named
Police release names of two men killed in motorcycle crash on Friday.
Papatoetoe dairy owner in hospital after robbery
Papatoetoe dairy owner hit over the head with a weapon by two males.
8yo speaks of crash that killed Kiwi mum
The sole survivor of a crash that killed her Kiwi mum and siblings has spoken.
One person seriously injured in Wellington crash
A cyclist and a car collided west of Wellington this morning.
Inquiries ongoing in Glen Eden death
Police continue enquiries into man's death in West Auckland.
Four missing after Hastings fire
There were multiple calls to emergency services about the blaze on Norton Rd.
Near-drowning at West Auckland pool
Woman pulled unresponsive from West Wave pool in Auckland.
Seven in hospital after SUV flips
SUV flips in Canterbury putting seven people in hospital.
Crash closes SH22 in South Auckland
A crash early this morning has closed SH22 near Drury.