Two-time hero rescues man from Lake Dunstan
Childhood friends became rescuers after man driving ute plunges into Lake Dunstan.
Childhood friends became rescuers after man driving ute plunges into Lake Dunstan.
The crash occurred between Old Railway Rd and Riverhead Rd.
"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."
The road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.
Teen offers heart-felt thanks for action that set her on brighter path.
Horror crashes have claimed four lives and left others badly hurt.
Emergency services are responding to a serious vehicle crash in Tolaga Bay.
"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."
SH35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty clear now after a truck rolled there this afternoon.
Gunshots had been fired before police arrived at Puketapu shortly after 10pm.
Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.
Worrell's legacy fund is dedicated to replacing existing equipment in climbing areas.
The family remain devastated and want to know why Paul Te Hiko was targeted, say police.
"When we got there it was well involved and pretty much destroyed."
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.
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.
A boxer is in a critical condition after being knocked out while sparring in Wellsford.
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."