One dead after car plunges into stream in Paparoa
A person died after a car crashed into a stream north of Auckland. Photo / Bevan Conley One…
Golden Bay and Waikato farmer fatalities spark tractor hoist safety warning from coroners
Golden Bay farmer Melvin Robinson with sons Brendon (right) and Zane Robinson. Melvin was one of two farmers…
Deadliest Catch star Todd Meadows died while cameras were running
“We hope they only air good things of Todd on that boat.” Todd Meadows died while fishing on…
Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Mother of Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering tells inquest she lied to police after baby died
The 10-month old’s father, Anthony Simon Pickering, was later charged with his murder but acquitted by a jury…
Full decision released for guity verdict in Gisborne WorkSafe trial over waste shredder death
Dooling’s job was to observe the waste shredder from a platform, make sure it was running well and…
Coroner examines Nuku Strange prison death and treatment
An inquest is now considering how Department of Corrections staff handled risk assessments, management, wellbeing and treatment processes…
Phantom Billstickers’ creator and The Exponents’ first manager Jim Wilson passes away
Phantom Billstickers say they will be honouring Wilson’s life over the coming days and invite “those who knew…
Two dead in separate central North Island crashes on SH1 and SH4 near Taihape and Waimarino
The car was removed from the water yesterday afternoon. Police have since confirmed the dead driver was the…
Person injured in Bunnythorpe crash dies in hospital
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Auckland Anniversary crash victim: Tristyn Nathan’s whānau urge organ donation kōrero
Raised in Ōtara as one of 16 siblings, Tristyn was a talented boxer and kickboxer who represented New…
Person dies in single-vehicle crash at Mahuta Gap, rāhui in place
Local iwi Te Roroa advised the rāhui applies for about 2.5km from the Mahuta Gap entrance, extending towards…