Swept out to sea: Teen still missing as search halted
Emergency services frantically search for missing swimmer.
Emergency services frantically search for missing swimmer.
Emergency services were called to Cooks Beach just after 6pm yesterday.
Reports indicated car involved in collision was travelling the wrong way down motorway.
Crews helped 11 people, including an assault victim and a woman in a tractor that rolled.
Six crews fought the blaze in the church hall, which has now been put out.
A police spokeswoman said the man was now out of the bush and "a-OK."
The man had left to go tramping at around 10 am but has not returned.
Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.
"It was hard because the heat is enough to kill you."
A scene examination will take place today, as well as the post-mortem.
New Zealand man Howard John Mahu was last heard from on Monday, December 3.
"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."
A rahui remains in place on the Whanganui River after teen dies in ute plunge.
There are no detours in the immediate area and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
A well-ablaze house fire in Oamaru damaged a second property.
Family "so humbled" by all the love and support they have received.
Fire and Emergency has increased its response effort to deal with the blaze.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.
A large slip is blocking SH2 in Matata to SH33 in Paengaroa.
A Scottish couple's boat broke down in four-metre seas off the Gisborne coast.
The number of occupants that were in the truck is unknown at this stage.
Residents in Grey Lynn heard a "massive boom".
Police said the man was pulled from the water unconscious.
"It's not a nice way to start Christmas."
Police hunt driver who crashed into fence on Rotorua's Devon St. / Supplied
Emergency services respond to crash near Geraldine.
Boy airlifted him to Starship Hospital after coming off his dirt bike just after 1pm.
Four people died in separate crashes from Friday night to Saturday afternoon.
Collision leaves e-scooter rider with painful injuries.
Police have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.