No NZ tsunami threat after 6.7 quake in Vanuatu
The earthquake occurred at 10.32am at a depth of 10km.
The earthquake occurred at 10.32am at a depth of 10km.
Police from Manawatu and Taranaki have been called to Whanganui after a fatal shooting.
Emergency services attend multiple-vehicle crashes near Huntly and Kumeu.
Two vehicles collided near the intersection of Le Cren St and Church St this morning.
Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.
A mother who phoned 111 says the woman's scarf had got caught in the back wheel.
Preliminary enquiries indicate an item of clothing became caught in one of the wheels.
The 73-year-old cyclist was just a few kilometres short of the finish line.
St John Ambulance, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the police are all in attendance.
Paramedics told to personally apologise to man's family and undertake further training.
One person was seen clinging to a chilly bin in the water.
The man is believed to have been crushed by steel framing at Ellerslie site.
"Police can not rule out the possibility of more charges."
"I was just blown away. I've never even won anything in my life..."
Union letter criticises new appointments on FENZ board as not having practical experience.
The road is due to be opened in the next half hour.
The person who died was the 69-year-old male bus driver.
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
Soaring temperatures and hundreds of wildfires are devastating countries around the world.
Car crashes into house during driving lesson in Mt Wellington, Auckland.
Wildfires are spreading throughout the North American continent.
Police were called to a two-car head on collision at 11.26am on SH 16 in Waimauku.
An "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.
Firefighters not dispatched for 44 minutes to bleeding patient after emergency call.
A concerned local said they heard "three loud gunshots" about 10pm on Thursday.
A car has gone off the road at a corner near North Eyre Rd and McHughs Rd.