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    The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving

    The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving


    Police have taken a statement after he was discharged from hospital.

    The driver of the stationary truck involved in the crash has been declared wanted, after reportedly fleeing the scene.

    Joshua is seeing in the New Year as a patient in a local hospital, accompanied by his parents.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Law and Order:
    New Year's Eve was quieter than normal for emergency services around the country - with about 40 arrests totted up - and 180 ambulance call-outs 9:26

     Politics:
    People walking packs of five-to-12 dogs must now get Council approval - in an attempt to improve safety 9:26

     Auckland:
    Police have been examining the scene of an "unexplained death" on Kaipara Coast Highway - State Highway 16 - at Makarau, north-west of Auckland 9:16

     International:
    Australian soldier fighting for Ukraine 'killed week before wedding' 8:57

     Politics:
    Israel banning dozens of aid organisations from operating in Gaza 8:36

     Business:
    New agreements take effect today - for a strategic coal reserve stockpile at Huntly Power Station 8:16

     Environment:
    A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island 7:56

     Politics:
    Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws 7:46

     Motoring:
    A person's died in an early morning single vehicle crash on the Hauraki Plains south of Paeroa, - the fifth confirmed death of the summer road toll period 7:36

     Politics:
    Enrolling in this year's General Election is different this year, from last time, in 2023 7:26

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