Freight train and truck collide in South Auckland
Photo:
Supplied / St John Ambulance
One person has been taken to hospital after a freight train and a truck collided in South Auckland this evening.
Emergency services were called to Kiwi Street, in the industrial suburb of Favona, at about 7.45pm.
One patient was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a minor condition, a spokesperson for Hato Hone St John said.
Fire and Emergency said it was also called to the crash, but nobody needed to be rescued.
Last month a man was cut out of a car after a collision with a train near Rolleston in Canterbury. A week earlier, three people were taken to hospital after another car and train crash in Balclutha.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero
,
a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
RNZ News
an hour ago
- RNZ News
In its 57th year, Fieldays is still a hit for farmers across the country
Over 100,000 people attend the annual Fieldays at Mystery Creek Photo: Stephen Barker When Fieldays first kicked off in Te Rapa 57 years ago, farmers could get their boots shined. Those days are over, but it is still the place where farmers go to dream. And spend. And watch competitions like the tractor pull. It is the place you can buy a tractor for $500,000, or get the latest in rural fashion. More than 1000 exhibitors from drone makers to kiwifruit leather inventors are at the largest rural expo in the Southern Hemisphere to sell their products, do commercial deals or simply introduce their products and services to the crowds. Despite the concrete paths, gumboots were a popular choice of footwear at the 2025 Fieldays Photo: Davina Zimmer Retired dairy farmer Mike from Ōhaupō in Waikato has only missed one Fieldays, when he was in London. He tells The Detail how he has watched the event grow from its agricultural roots. "We were always dreaming to get ahead. It's a different sort of show now," he says. "You'd go and polish your boots, but that's gone because it would cost them big money to have a stall here." But one feature that's lasted for the past five decades is the tractor pull. Tractor pull organiser and champion Dan Reymer says heavy rain has made this year's track difficult, a real test of the drivers' skills. Daniel Reymer with The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly Photo: Davina Zimmer "It's the slowest and hardest we've ever seen," he says. "It's the same as the paddock and the farm: you have to adapt your machine to suit the conditions." When this "tractor and machinery nut" is not pulling slabs of concrete in a race, he is out checking the new machinery. But with prices in the hundreds of thousands, he doesn't dare dream of buying anything. He says that the family contracting business just spent "over a mil" on a new harvester. At the Polaris stand Andrew Simpson, aka 'Simmo', is demonstrating a new light utility vehicle, commonly known as a side-by-side. "This is my sandpit," he says as he steers it up a steep track. Simpson runs a training business that teaches people how to safely operate farm vehicles, some of which have been responsible for a number of farm deaths and accidents. "There's still deaths happening. It's not just quads but also side-by-sides. But with these we've got roll protection, we've got seatbelts. So that's one of the key things, we've got to wear a seatbelt because if we were to tip it over and we got chucked out that would kill us. Tractors raced each other pulling concrete blocks weighing several tonne. Photo: Davina Zimmer "Historically we've seen that happening, people don't wear their seatbelts, or they take their doors off, they take their nets off ... and they expose themselves to a lot more risk." The Detail also talks to two Chinese businessmen who are looking for new customers for their agrochemicals. They say there is nothing like Fieldays in China for basic farmers, and it is difficult to describe what it is like to people back home. "It's amazing. This experience is something you can only imagine." Check out how to listen to and follow The Detail here . You can also stay up-to-date by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter .
Scoop
12 hours ago
- Scoop
RC Hobbies NZ Expands RC Drift Car Selection As Interest Grows
Press Release – RC Hobbies Auckland, New Zealand – RC Hobbies, a leading online hobby shop in New Zealand, has expanded its range of RC drift cars in NZ to meet the rising demand among enthusiasts and newcomers. The company, known for its comprehensive selection of radio-controlled vehicles and parts, now offers an even broader variety of RC drift cars from brands such as Tamiya, HPI, Maverick, and Kyosho. The RC drift car category has seen an increase in popularity both locally and globally. These vehicles, designed to replicate the drifting action seen in motorsport, are equipped with specialized tires and chassis to enable controlled slides and manoeuvres on a range of surfaces. RC Hobbies' expanded inventory includes ready-to-run models and kits, as well as accessories and spare parts, catering to both beginners and experienced hobbyists. RC Hobbies operates as an online-only retailer, providing nationwide delivery and support for customers across New Zealand. The hobby shop stocks a wide range of products, including RC cars, planes, drones, boats, batteries, electronics, and model kits. The business is New Zealand-owned and operated, with a focus on offering products from leading brands and providing technical advice to customers. The updated selection of RC drift cars in NZ reflects the company's commitment to supporting the local RC community. Customers can browse and purchase products through the RC Hobbies website, with options to filter by brand, price, and availability. The company also offers parts, upgrades, and after-sales support to help hobbyists maintain and customise their vehicles. For more information on the latest RC drift car models and other radio-controlled products, visit RC Hobbies' website.
Scoop
13 hours ago
- Scoop
RC Hobbies NZ Expands RC Drift Car Selection As Interest Grows
Press Release – RC Hobbies The hobby shop stocks a wide range of products, including RC cars, planes, drones, boats, batteries, electronics, and model kits. The business is New Zealand-owned and operated, with a focus on offering products from leading brands and providing … Auckland, New Zealand – RC Hobbies, a leading online hobby shop in New Zealand, has expanded its range of RC drift cars in NZ to meet the rising demand among enthusiasts and newcomers. The company, known for its comprehensive selection of radio-controlled vehicles and parts, now offers an even broader variety of RC drift cars from brands such as Tamiya, HPI, Maverick, and Kyosho. The RC drift car category has seen an increase in popularity both locally and globally. These vehicles, designed to replicate the drifting action seen in motorsport, are equipped with specialized tires and chassis to enable controlled slides and manoeuvres on a range of surfaces. RC Hobbies' expanded inventory includes ready-to-run models and kits, as well as accessories and spare parts, catering to both beginners and experienced hobbyists. RC Hobbies operates as an online-only retailer, providing nationwide delivery and support for customers across New Zealand. The hobby shop stocks a wide range of products, including RC cars, planes, drones, boats, batteries, electronics, and model kits. The business is New Zealand-owned and operated, with a focus on offering products from leading brands and providing technical advice to customers. The updated selection of RC drift cars in NZ reflects the company's commitment to supporting the local RC community. Customers can browse and purchase products through the RC Hobbies website, with options to filter by brand, price, and availability. The company also offers parts, upgrades, and after-sales support to help hobbyists maintain and customise their vehicles. For more information on the latest RC drift car models and other radio-controlled products, visit RC Hobbies' website.
