Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
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Multiple fires contained after breakout in Port Hills
This morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.
Crashes temporarily close State Highway 1
Emergency services were diverting traffic from the area.
TVNZ asking for information about alleged sexual assault
The former employee of the broadcaster said she was sexually assaulted in 2010.
Canterbury police will no longer carry firearms after arrest of wanted man
The 20-year-old was sought by police in relation to a firearms incident.
Police seek witnesses to gang fight at speedway
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to step forward.
Prisoner attempts to light cell on fire at Kohuora
Prison director Mike Inglis said the fire was quickly put out by the sprinkler system
Two days of water left: Residents urgently asked to conserve
Gisborne residents only have a few days of water in their reserves.
Traffic incidents creating headaches in Auckland
Traffic levels are starting to build throughout New Zealand's biggest city.
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
One person extricated from vehicle after crash
The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.
Farmer flown to hospital after rolling vehicle down hill
The incident took place near Puhoi, north of Auckland earlier this evening.
Tasman blaze: Billowing smoke blocks out the sun, casts eerie glow
Residents have been told to flee their houses, as 120ha scrub fire blazes.
Police attend fatal crash near Cardrona
One person has died after a motorcycle and car collided.
Car fire on Auckland motorway temporarily blocks lanes
NZTA is asking motorists to drive past with care.
Hawke's Bay kayakers found safe and well
Police would like to hear from the two kayakers to ensure they are safe and well.
One person dead following crash in Tokoroa
The incident took place at the intersection of SH1 and Chambers St.
Teens, 15 and 13, arrested following police pursuit
The pursuit was abandoned for a short time before police found the pair again.
Six flights delayed after drone sighting at Auckland Airport
A passenger on a flight from Wellington said drones meant the aircraft had to circle.
One critically injured in Taranaki crash
The single-car crash occurred around 10.20pm on Cheal Rd.
Roast Busters: Ringleader Joseph Parker speaks out
Roast Busters ringleader Joseph Parker speaks out about the incident.
One seriously hurt after crash in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident on Bealey Ave shortly before 5pm.
Police investigating threat made to 2degrees call centre
Police called to the address in central Auckland shortly before 4pm.
Search suspended for man struggling in Whanganui River
Emergency services were first notified about the incident shortly after 7pm.
One dead following serious crash on SH1
Emergency services were notified about the incident near Taihape earlier today.
Woman arrested in relation to Kawakawa home invasion
Two women attacked a 92-year-old woman last week after asking her for petrol and help.
Shotguns and machetes used in Stokes Valley fight: eyewitnesses
Social media users said they saw people armed with shotguns and machetes.
Hundreds gather to farewell Grace Millane in hometown
Grace Millane was on the trip of a lifetime when she disappeared and was later found dead.
Scrub fire in Waitākere Ranges extinguished
Two crews fighting the fire, which is away from any roads.
Flames 10m high in Lewis Pass scrub blaze
Several state highways have been closed this afternoon after a number of incidents.
One dead in Northland after truck and motorbike crash
State Highway 1 was closed after the crash and is expected to remain so for some time.
Rescue helicopter called to gas bottle explosion in Far North
The incident occurred in the Mangonui/Taupo Bay area in the Far North.
Tunnel standoff ends: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
The man is in custody after spending nearly 11 hours in a standoff with police.