Person dies after being thrown from vehicle in late-night Whangārei crash
NZ Herald 14 Feb, 2026 07:05 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
World champion wingsuit skydiver Pierre Wolnik dies in Mont Blanc parachute fail
The French Parachuting Federation announced his death on social media. “It is with profound sadness that we announce…
Person dies days after Wellington motorway crash, police continue to investigate cause
NZ Herald 10 Feb, 2026 06:42 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
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…
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
NZ Herald 4 Feb, 2026 05:48 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
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…
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…
Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71
She was a frequent collaborator of Christopher Guest’s, appearing in his mockumentary films Best in Show, For Your…
Sydney hit‑and‑run case over death of NZ lawyer Mitch East ends after accused driver dies before trial
The criminal matter experienced months-long delays, with Kokotatsios eventually pleading not guilty to charges of dangerous driving occasioning…
Taupaki crash: One person dies after single-vehicle accident in Auckland
NZ Herald 29 Jan, 2026 06:53 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…