Neighbours, smoke alarms save burning house
A Harper St house received minimal damage from a fire after neighbours raised the alarm.
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Elderly driver misses tree, crashes into house
Police said there were no details about what caused the crash.
SH at Hampton Downs re-opens after truck rolled
SH1 was closed for more than five hours in both directions near Hampton Downs.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Pohuehue crash
Emergency services are responding to a crash in Pohuehue.
Revealed: Police pursuits on rise - parents of victims question policy
Exclusive: Eight people have died on the roads so far this year in police pursuits.
Perth triple homicide: Teen who has been charged named
A community in mourning is rallying around an Ellenbrook family after a triple homicide.
Māngere murder: Woman charged over teen's death
The body was found in a vacant Housing New Zealand property this month.
Mum, kids slain in Perth: Teen charged, victims believed to be Kiwis
"This is a terrible tragedy for the family involved".
One person dead after Pukekohe crash
Police were called to the crash on Stuart Rd early this morning
Tauranga homicide victim named
As part of the investigation, police were searching a residential address in Hamilton.
Tramper found dead in Nelson Lakes National Park
Tramper's body due to be airlifted out of the Mt Robert Range area.
Fatal crash near Waitomo, ute in stream
Police called to scene of fatal crash on Speedies Rd this morning.
Local man killed by a falling bus named
Police say it was understood the 55-year-old was working on a bus on when he was trapped.
Fatal crash in Mangere East
The Serious Crash Unit had been advised and the road is closed.
Chemical spill forces evacuation
Emergency services are at Turners & Growers warehouse on Mihaere Dr, in Roslyn.
Man rescued after sleeping through smoke alarms
A man was rescued from his bed after unattended cooking caught fire in his Gonville home.
Motorist escapes collision with stolen car: 'I am so shocked no one died'
"In my rear view mirror and there were just trucks and cars swerving out of the way."
Crash victim, 80, in serious condition
80-year-old woman in serious condition after rolling her car.
Second person dies after Levin crash
Police say the serious crash unit was investigating the crash.
Bus company 'devastated' by passenger's fatal fall
"An amazing women who will be missed dearly by all," the notice said.
Police recruits at memorial service for Sergeant Derek Wootton
Police recruits perform a haka at Sergeant Derek Wootton's memorial service.
Five safe after motorhome crashes into lake
Five people rescued from motorhome which crashed into Henley Lake.
Elderly man dies after car goes onto train tracks in Pukekohe
Emergency services have called for all trains to be stopped in the interim.
Fatal double-decker bus fall: 'We heard a huge noise'
Bus passengers in shock over fatal double-decker bus stair fall. / Jason Oxenham
Truck and car collide near Taupō
The crash is on State Highway 5 between Tram Rd and Tokomaru Rd.
Fatal double-decker bus fall: 'We heard a huge noise'
Passengers in shock after 74-year-old woman dies trying to help others.
Papakura fire: Person with severe burns
A person has received serious burns after a house fire in Papakura.
One dead at least eight injured in Levin and Kapiti crashes
One person is dead and at least eight others injured after two serious crashes.
One dead after tree falls on car in Bulls forestry operation
The accident happened on private property in the Manawatu town.
Crashes near Taupo and Porirua
Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.
Dad calls cops on unemployed son
Man was slammed by officers after he called up twice to complain about his deadbeat son.
The crash that closed motorway for four hours - the human face of a tragedy
"I will always love you."