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Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on expressway

They were struck by a truck on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway on Thursday afternoon.

Accidents •6:25am

Eighty-one-year-old woman named as Cambridge tree fall victim

Margaret Evelyn has been remembered as an inspiration by her local gym.

Weather News •11:01pm

1 dead as car crashes into building, other vehicles in Orewa

The crash happened in the North Shore suburb around 2pm on Tuesday.

Accidents •Tue, May 24

Two people die in separate North Island crashes overnight

Both people died in the early hours of Saturday morning in Hawke's Bay and Wellington.

Accidents •Fri, May 20

Person injured after explosion in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the semi-rural suburb of Yaldhurst around 11.20am on Thursday.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Thu, May 19

300 homes without power in Rotorua after logging trucks crash

Energy provider Unison, estimates supply will be back on by midday.

Accidents •Wed, May 18

China Eastern plane crash likely a deliberate act - report

A source told The Wall Street Journal that, "the plane did what it was told to do by someone in the cockpit".

Asia •Wed, May 18

Charges expected over crash which killed PNG's Deputy PM

The accident last Wednesday also claimed the life of one of Sam Basil's protection officers.

Accidents •Tue, May 17

Man wrestles free from crocodile in Queensland

A rescuer said the man was in a lot of pain and the bite wounds were deep.

Australia •Sun, May 15

Man tried to save Andrew Symonds after car crash

New details have emerged of the crash that claimed the life of the Australian cricket legend.

Accidents •Sun, May 15

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Kayaker's body recovered from Waikaretāheke River

According to a police statement, emergency services were alerted to the "incident" on the river, south of Lake Whakamarino, by an emergency beacon.

Accidents •Sun, May 15

Person dies following single-car crash in Hastings

Emergency services were called to the scene on Railway Road South, in Longlands, around 7.20am.

Accidents •Sat, May 14

1 dead, another injured in crash south of Hamilton

The two-car crash occurred between the intersections of Kaipaki Rd and West Rd shortly before 4pm.

Accidents •Fri, May 13

Logging truck driver seriously hurt after rolling down Wairoa bank

The man has been airlifted to Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Hawkes Bay •Fri, May 13

Massive fireball after trucks crash on US highway

A dump truck hit another vehicle on the side of the interstate, causing an explosion.

North America •Thu, May 12

Watch: Motorists rush to aid of driver suffering medical episode

Florida police are seeking to honour those who helped.

North America •Thu, May 12

PNG's Deputy Prime Minister dies in car crash

Police say a second vehicle was involved, and the driver has been identified.

Accidents •Thu, May 12

Fundraiser launched for Kelly Meafua's pregnant wife, family

A former Samoan sevens international, Meafua tragically died after jumping from a bridge while celebrating a win.

UK And Europe •Wed, May 11

Motorcyclist dies following crash near Auckland Airport

Two other people have also been injured in the two-vehicle accident.

Auckland •Wed, May 11

Person dies following single-vehicle crash in Manawatū

Police were called to the scene on Kimbolton Road, in Cheltenham, around 4.15pm.

Accidents •Tue, May 10

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