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'He was gone': First responder to horrific Meadowbank fatal tried desperately to save victim
Witness describes van attempt to save car driver who ploughed into bus in city suburb.

Kids among injured in fatal crash between bus and car
Part of a suburban street remains closed following the crash on Gowing Dr in Meadowbank.

Seven-year-old missing at Raglan has died
Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.

Person seriously injured in crash in Windsor Park, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the incident at 1.40pm near East Coast Rd.

Person trapped after car crashes into retirement village
A staff member was pinned under debris after the car crashed into the building.

'Cowardly' home invasion attack on 92-year-old woman
'Cowardly' home invasion attack on 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.

Animals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis
"We do know over the years there have been people who have been killed by cattle."

Teen surfer flown to hospital after bad wipeout
Teen stabilised, flown to Middlemore Hospital by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Police seek witnesses after man shot at Ngawi campground
A man was shot in the leg at the Ngawi camp ground on December 16.

Items belonging to missing Bethells Beach fisherman found
Korean man Myung Kang, 57, went missing on January 5.

SH1 reopens following Putaruru fatal crash
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH1 around 12.50pm.

Three hospitalised after vehicle crashes into house
Police said it appeared one of the vehicles may have collided with a house.

Flames 10m high in Lewis Pass scrub blaze
Several state highways have been closed this afternoon after a number of incidents.

Police name toddler who drowned in Ashburton ditch
Emergency services were called to a Maronan Valetta Rd address at about 5.20pm on Sunday.

Fisherman missing at Bethells Beach
A search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.

Former Gloriavale man dies in crash: Leaves behind wife and three children
Jeremy Max died when his motorbike crashed in South Canterbury about 5pm yesterday.

SH1 reopens after serious crash near Wellsford
The incident happened shortly after 1pm between Wellsford and Warkworth.

Family home lost in large blaze
The Smith family, of Paremoremo, lost their home in a fire on Saturday night. / Samantha Smith

Serious crash closes SH1 between Clarence and Kaikōura
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Emergency response at Nelson Airport
An emergency response was put in place at Nelson Airport early this evening.

Teen hero optimistic on road to recovery
Teen who saved young brother, 3, optimistic on life.

Police appeal for witnesses to fight involving US hip-hop crew
Police were called to an altercation on Federal Street shortly after 4pm yesterday.

10-hour tunnel standoff: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
He spent nearly 11 hours on top of pipes at the entrance of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.

Dramatic image of moment 10-hour standoff was resolved
Words from loved ones and a cigarette helped end tunnel standoff.

Pedestrian critically injured in Whangarei
Police received a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian about 11pm.

'Great community': Oratia shop owner says thanks after fire
"I already knew we lived in a great community but I've never been prouder." - Ivan Nola

Under siege: The attacks on emergency staff
St John and police frustrated by high numbers of attacks on frontline staff.