Coroner calls for clearer guidance after Southland man dies detonating old explosives
A fencing contractor for 50 years, Woodford had used Powergel explosives throughout his working life to blow up…
Dreamstate festival tragedy in Sydney as man dies and six rushed to hospital
Officers from the South West Metropolitan Region were patrolling the site of the festival on Saturday night when…
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dead at 47 after cancer diagnosis
They urged fans to respect the privacy of his family. “He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.”…
Australian schoolgirl Lilly Wal’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji
She claimed Lilly’s passing was “due to a complete failure in duty of care”. “The family was never…
Tararu Beach incident: One dead, one injured after boat capsizes off Thames beach
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragic incident.” Coastguard’s Richardson Rescue vessel later…
Springston School pupil Alexander Bennett, 10, dies in Canterbury road crash
“We have had a tragic passing of a student of our school. We are unable to provide any…
Child dies in Canterbury after crash between car and pedestrian
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Man dies in custody at Mt Eden prison after court transport in escort van
Pattinson said the prisoner had been secured in his own cell within the van. “There are no indications…
Hawke’s Bay night assault victim Andy Winitana remembered as ‘amazing man’
He was surrounded by his whānau as well as with waiata, karakia and “so, so, so much love…
Police launch homicide investigation after man injured outside Napier nightclub dies
He is next due to appear in the Napier District Court on February 25. “Police would like to…
One dead from injuries after Ōtara motorbike crash on Auckland Anniversary Day
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Oakleigh crash: Police name woman who died in crash on State Highway 1
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 1 Feb, 2026 09:40 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…