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Teens in hospital after chemical huffing explosion
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
'We just need your help': Mum's plea over missing North Shore teen
Police are concerned for the missing teen's welfare.
Boat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave
"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."
Coroner's verdict on man's death in Kaikōura quake
Albert Louis Edgar died in 2016 natural disaster.
Extreme weather costs insurers $226m this year
The 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.
Multiple crashes cause delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Delays are now back to East Tamaki.
Two dead in Burnham crash, part of SH1 closed
Highway expected to be closed until mid-afternoon
Four hurt after bus and car collide south of Oamaru
Emergency services were called to the intersection south of Oamaru around 4.05pm.
Road worker critical after two-car crash in Wellington
A section of the road in Wellington is closed following the incident.
Young child at scene of woman's murder in Flat Bush
A 33-year-old man will appear at Manukau District Court today.
Teenager admits manslaughter of supermarket security guard
Goran Milosavljevic had approached the teen, suspicious of his behaviour.
Teen survivor: Helicopter crew 'saved my life'
"Had they not taken Liam ... the outcome could have been devastating."
Focus: Paige Robinson speaks on Westpac Rescue Helicopter experience after contracting meningococcal
Paige Robinson speaks on Westpac Rescue Helicopter experience after contracting meningococcal.
Emergency services attend roof fire
The fire is in the roof of the Callaghan Innovation building.
Partial collapse of a Hastings warehouse
Engineers are attending the sudden partial collapse of a Hastings warehouse.
One person dead after being hit by train in Auckland
One person has died after being hit by a train in Mt Albert this afternoon.
Firefighters ditch Christmas parade for rescue
Firefighters skip Christmas parade to rescue precariously perched paraglider.
Aucklander dies in Rarotonga after incident on scooter
It's believed the man was in Rarotonga for an event run by George FM.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Taranaki
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and the road was closed.
Elderly man taken to hospital after rolling truck down bank
80-year-old man flown to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition.
Man died as a result of house fire and underlying health problems
A Coroner has found a Wairoa man died due to a house fire and underlying health problems.
Arrest follows threats made on plane at Auckland Airport
The plane was bound for Australia and was searched in response to threats being made.
Second alarm raised over fire in Church St, Penrose
Emergency services have rushed to a fire on Church St.
Missing father and 2-year-old daughter found safe
Leevarde Moses, 19, and his daughter Aniwhaiora, 2, were last seen in Petone last night.
Man missing in Mangere East found
Tommy Partch, 71, arrived from Wellington on Monday to stay with family in Mangere East.
Be prepared: Plea for others to stay on top of first aid
"I saw a pair of feet sticking out from under the quad bike."
Strangers intervene to stop man jumping off Cambridge overpass
"It seemed like forever, it would have been only seconds, but it seemed like forever."
Knee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floods
Water started seeping, then pouring into the garage.
Multi-vehicle crash blocking West Auckland intersection
Police were called to the intersection of Sturges Rd and Swanson Rd this morning.
Man dies after workplace incident in Papakura
Man had been working on a subdivision on Settlement Rd when he was buried by soil.
Firefighters attacked by mob: Chief's plea for more police
Waihi Beach fire chief says the incident could have been prevented if police were there.