Washing machine fire: 'Lucky we weren't asleep when it happened'
"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."
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Logging truck crash: State Highway 35 reopens
SH35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty clear now after a truck rolled there this afternoon.
Watch: Motorcyclist hits 200km/h and later crosses double yellow lines
Within the first minute of the video the speedo reaches about 200km/h.
Port container terminal closed after worker critically hurt
Worker has been critically hurt after straddle truck tipped over on Auckland's waterfront.
Shots fired, woman stabbed at marae hosting 21st birthday party
Gunshots had been fired before police arrived at Puketapu shortly after 10pm.
Chopper called for burns victim
Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.
Rock climber's tragic death highlights safety risk, family say
Worrell's legacy fund is dedicated to replacing existing equipment in climbing areas.
28yo charged with the Wainuiomata murder of Paul Te Hiko
The family remain devastated and want to know why Paul Te Hiko was targeted, say police.
No one home as fire destroys Ruakituri home
"When we got there it was well involved and pretty much destroyed."
No NZ tsunami threat after 6.7 quake in Vanuatu
The earthquake occurred at 10.32am at a depth of 10km.
'Not a random attack': Whanganui quiet after fatal shooting, say officials
Police from Manawatu and Taranaki have been called to Whanganui after a fatal shooting.
Two multiple-vehicle crashes in upper North Island
Emergency services attend multiple-vehicle crashes near Huntly and Kumeu.
Two people freed from vehicle after crash in Timaru
Two vehicles collided near the intersection of Le Cren St and Church St this morning.
Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris
Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.
Mobility scooter freak accident: 'It was a terrible sight ... I couldn't not do anything'
A mother who phoned 111 says the woman's scarf had got caught in the back wheel.
Freak accident: Woman dies after clothing snags on mobility scooter
Preliminary enquiries indicate an item of clothing became caught in one of the wheels.
Cyclist suffers heart attack during race
The 73-year-old cyclist was just a few kilometres short of the finish line.
Man dies in crash on State Highway 2 at Te Puna
St John Ambulance, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the police are all in attendance.
Boxer critical after being knocked out in sparring
A boxer is in a critical condition after being knocked out while sparring in Wellsford.
Man died minutes after paramedics decided he didn't need to go to hospital
Paramedics told to personally apologise to man's family and undertake further training.
Two rescued after boat capsizes
One person was seen clinging to a chilly bin in the water.
Man dies in Auckland industrial accident
The man is believed to have been crushed by steel framing at Ellerslie site.
Auckland police chase ends in large haul of stolen goods
"Police can not rule out the possibility of more charges."
Car gifted to Auckland beneficiary devastated by crash caused by alleged drunk driver
"I was just blown away. I've never even won anything in my life..."
'No front-line experience': Fire union slams board
Union letter criticises new appointments on FENZ board as not having practical experience.
SH3 closed for crane to leave Inglewood fatal crash
The road is due to be opened in the next half hour.
School bus driver dies in Taranaki crash, 13 students injured
The person who died was the 69-year-old male bus driver.
Eleven people hospitalised after Christchurch chemical spill
Eleven people taken to hospital after a chemical spill in Christchurch this morning.
Two hurt as logging truck rolls near Gisborne
A logging truck has rolled and is blocking SH2 north of Gisborne
Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.