Person dies in crash in Waitaki, highway closed
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waitaki this morning. Police said they were called to…
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to brave woman injured while helping accident victims
“Seeing someone in urgent need after a car accident, she pulled over to help. As [Taunton’s husband Joe]…
Airport runway collisions and near‑misses are happening more frequently
Four close calls on Sydney Airport runways in as many weeks have put air traffic management in the…
Worker leapt from vehicle before freight train struck near Kaimai
A track worker leapt from a hi-rail vehicle moments before a freight train ploughed into it near the…
French Alps cable car accident in Alpe d’Huez leaves 23 injured
AFP 27 Aug, 2026 07:47 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Pedestrian dies in Auckland supermarket carpark accident
One person has died after a car hit a pedestrian in the carpark of a supermarket on Auckland’s…
Pedestrian dies in Auckland supermarket carpark accident
One person has died after a car hit a pedestrian in the carpark of a supermarket on Auckland’s…
Serious injuries after crash between car and pedestrian in Auckland
Serious injuries have been reported following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Auckland’s North Shore…
Family of toddler who drowned in pool hopes inquest into his death will save lives
A “beautiful boy” wandered into a pool in 2023, he died in his mother’s arms 12 days later.…
Family of toddler who drowned hopes inquest will save lives
A “beautiful boy” wandered into a pool in 2023, he died in his mother’s arms 12 days later.…
‘Remarkable’ recovery: Sydney shark attack survivor thanks supporters
Schoolteacher Leah Stewart, who was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach in June, has thanked her…
Three critically injured in two-vehicle crash at Lindis Pass
Three people have been critically injured after a two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass which closed a section…