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Karangahake Gorge opens under one lane management
A slip closed the Karangahake Gorge on State Highway 2 from Paeroa to Waihi yesterday.
Car hits pedestrian in Gladstone, near Wanaka
The person was believed to be in a serious condition.
Tradies feeling pinch: Tool thefts spur $500k in claims
AA Insurance paid out nearly $500,000 for tool related claims in the past year.
Person hurt on rafting trip northeast of Rotorua
Emergency services were alerted just before 2pm.
Man run over by trailer carrying chipper in Birkenhead
A WorkSafe spokeswoman confirmed they were making inquiries.
Fatal truck crash south of Rangitata closes SH1
The road is closed and diversions are being put in place.
Crashes, breakdowns slow down Auckland traffic
Two crashes on two Auckland motorways are causing delays.
Person hit by train in Lower Hutt
Initial reports are that one person is injured after this afternoon's incident.
Serious crash blocks lane of SH1 south of Whangarei
Emergency services were called to the incident around 8.30pm.
Down in the dumps: Rubbish truck falls into large sinkhole
Christchurch resident recounts what unfolded when truck collapsed into sinkhole.
Two dead after serious crashes on SH1 near Levin
Separate fatal crashes occurred within 7km of each other tonight.
Green bay fire damages family home of 50 years
The house was listed for sale by Barfoot & Thompson online.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Penrose crash after fleeing police
Traffic is being diverted off Great South Rd on to Sylvia Park Rd.
'I consider myself lucky': farmer's rescue after quad bike roll
William Blundell has no recollection of being pinned under the bike.
Multiple injuries and SH1 closed following crash
A helicopter has been dispatched to the SH1 crash near Taupiri.
One person killed in Northland crash
One person has been killed in a two-vehicle crash near Paparoa.
Dunedin bar death referred to corner
It is understood the death occurred at upmarket lounge and rooftop bar Carousel.
Teen appears in court over central Auckland stabbing
Teenager accused of attempted murder over central Auckland stabbing.
Second person dies after crash in Foxton this afternoon
Ten people have died on the country's roads in the last four days
Road closed after serious crash in Mt Wellington
A section of the road is closed and diversions are in place.
Missing woman five months pregnant, upset after scan
Sonam Shelar, 26, was last seen at 8.30am on Saturday on Cashmere Ave.
One dead, three injured after two cars flip in crash in Northland
Emergency services are attending a major incident in Northland.
Person seriously injured after car rolls into mangroves
Seriously injured person freed, flown by helicopter to Northland Base Hospital.
Cop's plea after fatal crashes: 'Too many people lost family members this weekend'
One person has died and another received serious injuries.
Teenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan
"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."
Large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay wine country near Hastings
Ten fire engines and a command unit are fighting the blaze and a helicopter is on standby.
Tight-knit family rocked by second tragedy
Michelle Simpson was mourning the tragic loss of her mother when she wandered off.
One dead after car and motorcycle collide in Christchurch
Two others have been taken to hospital in a serious condition.