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4 Feb 2026 14:11
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    The driver of a sprint car that crashed at Christchurch's Ruapuna Speedway this month, faces a long road to recovery

    The driver of a sprint car that crashed at Christchurch's Ruapuna Speedway this month, faces a long road to recovery


    Kevin Ban is in a serious, but stable condition in the National Burn Centre - at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.

    Ban crashed in the first heat - and fuel ignited.

    A Givealittle page has raised about 20-thousand-dollars.

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     Other Accident and Emergency News
     04 Feb: There's still a large police prescence in a central Hamilton suburb with one person is in a critical condition, following reports of a shooting
     04 Feb: A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island
     04 Feb: Southland police say there are serious concerns for a 62-year-old Invercargill man, missing for almost four weeks
     03 Feb: A targeted search for Dezi Freeman has wrapped up for the day - with still no sign of the accused cop killer
     03 Feb: Police have launched an investigation after a body was found at a work site in Omahu near Hastings
     03 Feb: Communities around Hawke's Bay are commemorating 95 years since the 1931 earthquake
     03 Feb: The tragic history of a man who died in a helicopter crash has now been revealed
     Top Stories

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    Codie Taylor's likely to have a delayed start to his 14th season of Super Rugby with the Crusaders More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Warehouse Group is cutting around 270 roles from within its head office team More...



     Today's News

    Business:
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    Entertainment:
    Rose Byrne has felt "grief" over becoming a mother 14:01

    Rugby:
    Codie Taylor's likely to have a delayed start to his 14th season of Super Rugby with the Crusaders 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Annie Murphy has paid tribute to her Schitt's Creek mother Catherine O'Hara 13:31

    Law and Order:
    There's still a large police prescence in a central Hamilton suburb with one person is in a critical condition, following reports of a shooting 13:27

    Law and Order:
    Serial sex offender and convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa's pleaded guilty to another historical rape - from behind bars 13:27

    National:
    Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name? 13:07

    Environment:
    A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Snoop Dogg's granddaughter has died 13:01

    Entertainment:
    Ray J's estranged wife, Princess Love has altered a protective order against him following his recent health issues 12:31


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