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![NZ Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
NZ Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire
The New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire to help the Fire Emergency services map the scale of the blaze. This shows some of what they've been dealing with. Source: Twitter / @NZDefenceForce
![Chathams blaze poses risks for next two weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Chathams blaze poses risks for next two weeks
A Chatham Islands wildfire has destroyed 3000ha and can take another 14 days to control.
![One dead following water rescue of three people in rising tide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
One dead following water rescue of three people in rising tide
Police said three people are trapped in the water at Awhitu, south Auckland.
![Plane comes off runway at Rotorua Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Plane comes off runway at Rotorua Airport
A small plane has come off the runway upon landing at Rotorua Airport this morning.
![Car hanging over bank after Coromandel crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Car hanging over bank after Coromandel crash
Two cars crashed and one was seen 'spinning' over a bank in the Coromandel.
![Firefighters extinguish building fire near Rolleston](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Firefighters extinguish building fire near Rolleston
Firefighters have extinguished a large building fire near Rolleston. / Supplied by Star.kiwi
![Emergency services respond to Dunedin fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Emergency services respond to Dunedin fire
A Dunedin fire which started in Burnside is moving down the valley towards the Taieri and explosions can be heard as it spreads. / Videos supplied
![Ford files patent for autonomous police car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ford files patent for autonomous police car
Ford has filed patent for an autonomous police car which would perform routine police tasks like issuing speeding tickets.
![Two freed from car in Wellington crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two freed from car in Wellington crash
The two people are being taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
![Christchurch man critical after serious burns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Christchurch man critical after serious burns
Man critically injured from burns in Christchurch
![Emergency services respond to plane in trouble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Emergency services respond to plane in trouble
Police have attended an emergency at the airport.
![Two motorcyclists dead in two separate crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two motorcyclists dead in two separate crashes
Motorcyclist dead and two people injured after car and two motorcycles crash in Kaipara.
![Ute rolls causing traffic jam near Hampton Downs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ute rolls causing traffic jam near Hampton Downs
A ute and trailer has flipped on the Waikato Expressway bringing traffic to a halt
![Bridge jumper in critical condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Bridge jumper in critical condition
A man is in a critical condition after jumping off the popular footbridge in Raglan
![Woman drowns at Kai Iwi lakes in Omamari](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Woman drowns at Kai Iwi lakes in Omamari
A 37-year-old woman has drowned at Taharoa Domain, Omamari, in Northland.
![One dead after crash in South Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
One dead after crash in South Auckland
Another person has been seriously hurt as a result of the incident.
![Large scrub fire under control in Queenstown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Large scrub fire under control in Queenstown
It took nine fire crews and two helicopters to get a handle on the blaze.
![Firefighters respond to fire at Jack's Point golf course](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Firefighters respond to fire at Jack's Point golf course
Golfers evacuated as scrub fire tears through Jack's Point golf course. / James Allan
![Firefighters respond to fire in a central Auckland high-rise building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Firefighters respond to fire in a central Auckland high-rise building
Fire and Emergency Services Commander Geoff Purcell speaks on the Park Residences fire.
![Large house goes up in flames in Wellsford](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Large house goes up in flames in Wellsford
Thirteen fire trucks were sent to fight the blaze last night.
!['There's no words to thank them properly'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'There's no words to thank them properly'
Murray Hunt and his dog Molly were pulled unconscious from a burning house in Tokoroa.
![Muriwai water incident: One in serious condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Muriwai water incident: One in serious condition
Two people were injured in a water incident at Muriwai on Auckland's west coast.
![Large blaze in Queenstown under control](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Large blaze in Queenstown under control
Fire crew have been battling a large blaze in Queenstown.
![Aftermath of Southern Motorway crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Aftermath of Southern Motorway crash
Video captured on the aftermath of a Southern Motorway crash. Video supplied.
![Stillwater motorcycle crash: Man critically injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Stillwater motorcycle crash: Man critically injured
A motorcyclist in his 20s is in a critical condition after a crash near Stillwater.
![Behind the Uniform: Medic beekeeping hobby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Behind the Uniform: Medic beekeeping hobby
Intensive care paramedic Casey Drum uses beekeeping as a form of escapism.