Three people were taken to Taranaki Hospital with moderate and minor injuries.

"You probably are what New Zealand police is looking for."

Weapon allegedly used in fatal assault at East Tamaki factory in September.

A man has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the fire on Victors Rd at about 9.30am this morning.

Family and friends rally after a Central Hawke's Bay toddler drowned.

Amid the chaos a woman can be heard screaming at the group to stop.

"We'd love to able to tell you why that was because then we'd be able to stop it."

Zion Flaws went missing from earlier this evening and there are concerns for his safety.

The chase involved dozens of police officers, dog handlers and the Eagle helicopter.

"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."

Police say they have no tolerance for the behaviour.

"It's just horrific...and this comes after several other fatal accidents we've had."

Mate Ma'a Tonga lost 34-16 to the world champions, Australia's Kangaroos.

Two men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.

Children were involved in the crash, a witness says.

Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene and are investigating.

About 180 volunteers will act as victims of a simulated plane crash.

Jimmy Keane, 43, died after a parapenting crash near Wanaka yesterday morning.

The two drivers were the only occupants of their vehicles and both died at the scene.

The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Search for driver of silver station wagon after collision with motorcyclists in Te Kūiti.

Motocross rider suffers suspected back injuries after riding off steep bank.

Six people injured after car crashes into two other vehicles in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

'The car has gone under the bus and bounced back out in the middle of the road': witness.

"That's the saddest part, he was just so loved and he couldn't see it."

Fatal crash north of Auckland has brought this morning's road death toll to three.

One person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Ravensdown fertiliser factory is back in business just two days after a spectacular fire.