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One person has been transported to Middlemore Hospital.

Armed police are currently attending an incident in Christchurch.

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Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.

A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.

Police and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.

The Rangitīkei shooting follows another in Palmerston North - inquiries are ongoing.

Baby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.

Two people were injured following the blaze on Sunday.

Emergency services were alerted to a suspicious house fire near Waimate.

Emergency services were notified of a rolled drag car during a race competition.

Sections of Great South Rd and Alfriston Rd in Manurewa are closed due to the crash.

Emergency services were called to the bay around 6.40pm but the man could not be revived.

The person was one of two people diving at the bay in Canterbury, police say.

Artificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.

Tiari Boon-Harris is believed to be helping the alleged shooter evade police.

The incident resulted in three people being killed including the gunman.

Gunman was wearing electronic monitoring bracelet when he stormed building site.

Police say initial indications are that there have been minor injuries.

Southern Motorway lanes northbound reopen after two-car crash.

Two others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.

The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.

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The man allegedly threatened students in their home while wearing a fake police uniform.

Several people have also been wounded in the mass shooting.

The stunt was condemned by viewers questioning whether the mock shooting was appropriate.

Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown