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School closures are currently not on the horizon.
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The impact of coronavirus on the oil market is a major factor behind the fuel price drop.
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A major police operation is unfolding where they are hunting a speeding vehicle.
Two shot in South Auckland, police seek public help
Two men are undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds at Middlemore Hospital.
Coronavirus scare at Rotorua courthouse, police station
Decontamination of all sites, including the Rotorua courthouse, will take place.
Critical injuries after workplace accident
Emergency services rushed to the accident at Countdown Auckland City.
Auckland Prison death: Police release name of victim
The inmate died after being attacked by a fellow prisoner inside Paremoremo Prison.
Delays on Auckland's motorways following crashes
Crashes on Southern Motorway and Harbour Bridge are slowing down the morning commute.
Coronavirus traveller: Softball World Cup staff on flight with infected patient
Softball World Cup staff had been in Palmerston North.
One shot, dozens taken hostage in Philippines shopping mall
An ex security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage in Manila.
One person burned in ammonia spill; residents told to stay indoors
Residents have been told to stay indoors, close windows and avoid using air conditioning.
'I'm incredibly disappointed': Elton John's next two Auckland concerts canned
All remaining Australian shows will go ahead as planned.
Crews contain fire after it rips through 40 hectares
At one stage the blaze threatened up to 10 homes.
Child seen running from Tauranga home where two men shot dead
Police received reports of a firearm incident at McLaren Falls near Tauranga.
Man charged with assaulting 5yo who died in hospital can now be named
The 24-year-old was charged with assault of a boy, 5, who later died.
Train vs truck: Serious crash near Christchurch
Information is limited but emergency services are at the scene in Flaxton, Waimakariri.
One dead, two injured in Karioitahi Beach water incident
Two people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Karioitahi Beach.
Car alight after Kerikeri crash
A chopper has been called to take one seriously injured person to hospital.
Motorcyclist killed in serious crash in Manawatu-Wanganui
The crash was reported just after 3pm.
Human bones found encased in concrete at Mt Eden property
The remains were found on Friday in the upmarket Auckland suburb.
Digger driver uncovers suspected human remains at Mt Eden property
An object of interest was found by a digger driver working at the property.
Person critically injured after assault in Lower Hutt
Police were called just before 7pm.
Queenstown fire under control
Two helicopter and ten police officers are fighting the fire
White Island death toll rises to 21
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight from their injuries.
Two men arrested after assault in Tauranga
A man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.
Two killed, two injured after serious crash in Gore
The highway is closed after the single vehicle crash.
Those missing after Whakaari/White Island eruption confirmed as deceased
The official death toll now stands at 20 people.
Tsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuates
Civil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.
Rescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury home
At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.
Two people missing in Bay of Plenty river found safe
Police, St John ambulance and Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded.