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      Home > News > Living & Travel

    Today is the summer's most accident-prone day

    Today is the summer's most accident-prone day


    ACC data shows over the past five years, New Year's Day accidents have prompted more than 27-thousand claims.

    New Years Eve take second place, with nearly 23-thousand injury reports.

    ACC Injury Prevention Lead James Whitaker says a risky cocktail of factors can come into play, including fatigue, sun, large groups - and drinking.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Living & Travel News
     02 Jan: Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour"
     02 Jan: Kiwis are being urged to be extra careful with fires today, as firefighters strike again
     02 Jan: A call to be up-front with paramedics about drinking and drug use
     02 Jan: Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city
     01 Jan: (CCN - INCLUDES AUCKLAND IN THE TOP LINE)
     01 Jan: Frontline emergency service personnel have been facing abuse during New Year's Eve celebrations around the country
     31 Dec: Police are appealing to the public to track down a 70-year-old man reported missing from Central Auckland
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     Today's News

    		 Tennis:
    A box-office doubles pairing has been thrust together at the ASB women's tennis Classic 16:36

     Soccer:
    Don't expect too many changes to the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up, despite being thumped 5-1 in their most recent outing 16:16

     International:
    AI chatbot Grok under fire over complaints it let users undress minors in photos on X 15:56

     Basketball:
    The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL 15:26

     Cricket:
    The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon 14:56

     Politics:
    The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach 14:26

     Cricket:
    The Central Stags are confident they'll be in the mix to defend their Super Smash T20 title 14:06

     International:
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year 13:56

     Accident and Emergency:
    The south side of the Brynderwyns in Northland, is closed following a serious crash 13:26

     National:
    I grew up in the world’s coldest city without central heating. Here’s what the world can learn from us 13:06

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