Mangatarata fatal crash: Person killed in serious two-car crash on SH2 in Waikato
“A second person has reportedly sustained moderate injuries. “The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
Rotorua ambulance officer warns low pay and trauma are driving staff to Australia
They were Manjinder Singh, Sandeep Singh and Varinderpal Singh, who were on their way home to Tauranga from…
Maritime New Zealand probes fatal Kaikōura boat capsize at Sharks Tooth
One ambulance attended and police worked at the scene alongside volunteers from Coastguard Kaikōura and members of the…
Abbey Caves inquest focuses on ignored MetService orange heavy rain warnings
The inquest, conducted by Coroner Alexander Ho in the Whangārei District Court, is examining how the risks of…
Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough – Brake NZ
“For many of us we drive on a regular basis, we use roads on a regular basis, and…
Tauranga fatal landslides inquiry to use Covid‑19 inquiry underspend
The inquiry will examine the causes of the slips, whether relevant agencies took appropriate steps to warn and…
Rotorua fatal bus crash: Woman charged over alleged nang cover-up
Charging documents supplied to the Rotorua Daily Post show the latter charge alleges the woman willfully attempted to…
Amal Salad sentenced for causing fatal crash that killed promising young jockey, Ngakau Hailey
The courtroom friction began before the hearing, as Hailey’s family argued with security over the amount of seating…
Fatal Rotorua bus crash: Car passenger charged over Te Ngae Rd collision
A further 26 patients in “minor condition” were assessed and did not require transport, a St John spokesperson…
Police urge driver patience after 13 people killed on NZ roads in a week
Acting Assistant Commissioner Steve Greally, road policing and district support, told the Herald that police view any death…
SH2 at Takapau closed after fatal two-vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay
Detours are in place via Maharakeke Rd and SH50. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect…
Napier murder trial told victim Boy Taylor was ‘armed and dangerous’ in fatal fracas
“What you saw in that footage was not a momentary loss of control … but a sustained, repeated…