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!['Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.
![Boeing jet tail drags on runway in ordeal that expert claims could have 'killed everyone'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boeing jet tail drags on runway in ordeal that expert claims could have 'killed everyone'
Disaster could have struck had it not been for quick-thinking pilots.
![SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
!['Uncharted waters': New sub expedition announced one year after Titan sub tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Uncharted waters': New sub expedition announced one year after Titan sub tragedy
A new expedition is planned for the "portal to hell".
![Tragedy as mechanic sucked into Boeing engine and killed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tragedy as mechanic sucked into Boeing engine and killed
The man died after returning to the engine to retrieve a tool.
![Passenger slips in a puddle of Baileys. Now an airline owes him up to $8.4m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Passenger slips in a puddle of Baileys. Now an airline owes him up to $8.4m
'I was told I went 2m in the air.'
![Motorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Motorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.
![Southbound lanes closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Southbound lanes closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge
All southbound State Highway 1 lanes leading onto Auckland Harbour Bridge are closed after a van and truck collided. Video / Supplied
![Woman charged with crash that killed prominent Head Hunters gang member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Woman charged with crash that killed prominent Head Hunters gang member
A huge crowd, including dozens of patched bikies, attended Sam Rasmussen's tangi.
!['Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
![Plane makes emergency landing after passengers served spoiled food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plane makes emergency landing after passengers served spoiled food
Passengers on board the Delta Airlines flight were served "spoiled" food.
![Police name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crash
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
!['Hooked to the roof': Severe turbulence injures up to 30 passengers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Hooked to the roof': Severe turbulence injures up to 30 passengers
Up to 30 people have been injured following severe turbulence.
![Passengers on 11-hour flight from London shocked where they ended up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Passengers on 11-hour flight from London shocked where they ended up
They weren't even on the right continent.
![Sir Ian McKellen's sad news following on-stage fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sir Ian McKellen's sad news following on-stage fall
The Lord of the Rings star has shared an update following his accident during a play.
![US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say
The aircraft manufacturer faces three years of probation and independent safety audits.
![Advertising worker – an ex-All Black's daughter – in court over alleged hit-and-run death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Advertising worker – an ex-All Black's daughter – in court over alleged hit-and-run death
An advertising industry worker faces two charges after death of 'devoted' dad, husband.
!['Very tragic': Three women dead after bus and caravan collide at high-speed in Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Very tragic': Three women dead after bus and caravan collide at high-speed in Australia
Three women are dead after a horror bus crash in North Queensland.
![Rescuers seek to bring down bodies from Japan’s most famous mountain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rescuers seek to bring down bodies from Japan’s most famous mountain
Three bodies were found inside a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji.
![Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea
The whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.
![Bridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeks
Whangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.