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Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North

One person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.

Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred

Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home

The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Watch: Large commercial building ablaze in Hamilton

Emergency services are responding.

Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area

Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.

Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown

One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.

Student in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school

'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'

Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied

Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained

Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations

Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.

Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata

Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.

Road now open after car rolls on expressway bridge

One person in a moderate condition was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats

Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.

Pāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren

Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.

SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa

Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.

Police to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbers

The location is yet to be confirmed.

‘If I die who will look after my son’: Hero couple tell how they helped three stab victims

'It’s still in my mind, the shouting, [and begging] save us,' witness tells Herald.

‘A very bad scene’: Shock after three stabbed in Auckland altercation

Police say those involved in the incident knew each other.