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Explosive morning: Army bomb disposal unit blow up 'highly toxic' chemical
An explosion was heard at the cordon shortly after 9.30am.
Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located
The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.
One dead after shooting in Rotorua
Armed police accompanied by dogs were swooping through the area, one woman said.
Fatal Lime scooter crash: One dead in Auckland incident
Police confirm sudden death of 59-year-old man.
Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes near Kermadec Islands
Based on all the available data, there is no tsunami threat for New Zealand.
Man, dog, rescued after trapped in cave for three hours
Emergency services were called to the scene near Limestone Track around 3pm.
'You could hear crying': Baby unrestrained in pursuit crash
The vehicle failed to stop for police and a short pursuit was initiated.
Motorcyclist dead, SH1 closed following serious Otago crash
The incident took place on State Highway 1 near the Waitaki River Bridge.
Police plea: Information over stolen vehicle in Canterbury
Dashcam footage is being called for from members of the public.
Budget 'leak': Treasury says it was 'deliberately' hacked
The Treasury has referred the matter to the police.
State Highway 57 closed following Levin crash
Rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.
State Highway 2 closed south of Masterton following crash
NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services
Man arrested after Raglan sexual assault
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning last Wednesday.
Emergency services attending serious crash on SH16
The incident took place just before 9 o'clock tonight.
Work-site woes: One person stabbed, another with arm trapped
The person in Hawke's Bay is believed to have been stabbed accidentally.
Pakuranga Heights School classroom burns
Term Two starts tomorrow morning for school students nationwide.
Anzac terror plot: Kiwis targeted in alleged Isis Gallipoli threat
Turkey has arrested an Islamic State member over an alleged Anzac Day threat.
Sri Lankan minister doubles down on Christchurch link claims
Officials are still piecing together details of the bombings.
'Retaliation for Chch': Isis claims Sri Lanka attacks, defence bosses face sack
Initial Sri Lankan investigations show the Easter Sunday bombings were revenge-seeking.
'Alen is speaking!': 4yo mosque shooting victim now speaking English, Arabic again
4yo girl who woke from a coma following Christchurch mosque shootings is slowly improving.
Man killed after being shot in South Auckland named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the fatal incident.
Easter road toll stands at one after fatal Waikato crash
Fatal accident happened about 8.30pm on Hakarimata Road, near Huntly.
Fire crews battle a blaze in Onehunga
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Elderly driver trapped after crashing into store
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are working to extricate the driver.
Hooray! Lotto winner bags a massive $16 million
The winner struck gold in Wednesday night's Powerball draw.
Select committee recommends gun law reforms to pass, with extra exemptions
Select committee believes the bill should pass into law with a few exemptions.
Why Chief Censor banned Christchurch mosque shooting video
Anyone who sees the material or video online has been asked to report it immediately.
Watch: Waiho River bridge washes away, state of emergency declared
The Waiho Bridge has been taken out by the flooded Waiho River on the West Coast.
White powder sent to spy HQ remains a mystery
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called around 3pm.
Alleged mosque terrorist charged with murdering person still alive
Police have apologised to the woman who was named as the murdered person.
Armed police officers swarm McDonald's on North Shore
Police were called to the scene around 4.54pm.
Elderly man, 90, assaulted in his Auckland home
Police forensic staff have been investigating the scene throughout the day.