Death Toll
Death toll displays increase crash rates
Displaying highway death tolls on message boards is common in the US. But a new study shows that this awareness campaign could actually lead to more crashes. Joshua Madsen is an Assistant Professor in… Audio
Covid-19: Millions find message of hope in Kiwi's viral poem
Kiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts (aka Probably Tom Foolery) has captured the imagination of people around the world with his video 'The Great Realisation' which has now been viewed more than 30… Video, Audio
What does the superhero craze say about our own times?
Superman and his descendants launched a fascination with technological superism that continues today. Iwan Rhys Morus is professor of history at Aberystwyth University in Wales and has recently… Audio
Wuhan coronavirus continues to weave path of destruction
A coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan has now killed more than 40 people and infected more than 1,100, with the virus also spreading to at least nine other countries. Nathan VanderKlippe… Audio
Nine people have lost their lives in one of the deadliest days
Nine people have lost their lives in one of the deadliest days on our roads. In one crash, five members of one family have died. Our reporter Nita Blake-Persen and cameraman Dan Cook have visited the… Video, Audio
Rising NZ road toll a worrying trend
The country's death toll on the roads is rising. Just this weekend, three people died on state highways in the North Island, and overnight in Southland three people died in a two-car crash on State… Audio
Police worried about rising road death toll
The police say they're extremely worried about the recent rising trend of deaths on roads each year. In the past two days alone, three people have died on state highways in the North Island. It takes… Audio
Five drownings over long weekend
Water Safety NZ says a horror start to the drowning toll is deeply disappointing. Eighteen people have drowned already this year. Audio