'People generally underestimate the strength of rivers' - NZ water safety warnings after tragic drownings

Person dead, state highways closed in two separate North Island crashes

Motorists have been advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

Two injured after bus hits business in Auckland's Silverdale

Police said the bus had "rolled" into the business address, which was closed at the time.

Hospital wrongly told boy it was too late to save his teeth

Health NZ has been asked to apologise after doctors missed their best opportunity to reattach a 14-year-old's teeth following a bike accident.

Mother died in sea biscuit accident on Taranaki river

The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.