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American alpine ski veteran Lindsay Vonn has been airlifted to a Swiss hospital after crashing during her final downhill run ahead of the Winter Olympics

31 January 2026

American alpine ski veteran Lindsay Vonn has been airlifted to a Swiss hospital after crashing during her final downhill run ahead of the Winter Olympics

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NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place
	30 Jan: NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place... more

A person has died in a crash on Nelson Road, east of Taupaki in Auckland's Rodney
	29 Jan: A person has died in a crash on Nelson Road, east of Taupaki in Auckland's Rodney... more

New Zealand roads are about to re-enter a dangerous window as schools return for term one
	29 Jan: New Zealand roads are about to re-enter a dangerous window as schools return for term one... more

Liam Lawson admits there's plenty to learn after his first drive of the new generation Formula One car
	27 Jan: Liam Lawson admits there's plenty to learn after his first drive of the new generation Formula One car... more

Snell street in Waikato's Morrinsville, is closed following an earlier crash
	25 Jan: Snell street in Waikato's Morrinsville, is closed following an earlier crash... more

US snowstorm triggers thousands of flight cancellations, power outages
	25 Jan: A monster snowstorm is moving across the US, cancelling thousands of flights, knocking out power and snarling major roadways with ice.... more

A positive end to a disappointing third day for Hayden Paddon at the season-opening event on the World Rally Championship
	25 Jan: A positive end to a disappointing third day for Hayden Paddon at the season-opening event on the World Rally Championship... more

Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is keeping his competitive edge after becoming the fastest ever 16-year-old over the mile at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui
	25 Jan: Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is keeping his competitive edge after becoming the fastest ever 16-year-old over the mile at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui... more

A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show
	24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show... more

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04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

03 Jan: The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged +++++++++++++++++++++++

05 Jan: Police say they'll continue to target unsafe driving after seven deaths on the roads over the official summer holiday period ++++++++++++++++++

04 Jan: All lanes on State Highway One in South Auckland's Takanini are open again after a truck, carrying a small house collided with an overbridge ++++++++++++

18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth ++++++++++++

02 Jan: Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel ++++++++++++

01 Jan: State Highway 57 near Levin in the Horowhenua District is closed after a two vehicle crash ++++++++++

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