Ford files patent for autonomous police car
Ford has filed patent for an autonomous police car which would perform routine police tasks like issuing speeding tickets.
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Two freed from car in Wellington crash
The two people are being taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Christchurch man critical after serious burns
Man critically injured from burns in Christchurch
Emergency services respond to plane in trouble
Police have attended an emergency at the airport.
Two motorcyclists dead in two separate crashes
Motorcyclist dead and two people injured after car and two motorcycles crash in Kaipara.
Ute rolls causing traffic jam near Hampton Downs
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One dead after crash in South Auckland
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Teenager injured in Cathedral Cove cliff jump
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Large scrub fire under control in Queenstown
It took nine fire crews and two helicopters to get a handle on the blaze.
Firefighters respond to fire at Jack's Point golf course
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Firefighters respond to fire in a central Auckland high-rise building
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Large house goes up in flames in Wellsford
Thirteen fire trucks were sent to fight the blaze last night.
'There's no words to thank them properly'
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Muriwai water incident: One in serious condition
Two people were injured in a water incident at Muriwai on Auckland's west coast.
Large blaze in Queenstown under control
Fire crew have been battling a large blaze in Queenstown.
Aftermath of Southern Motorway crash
Video captured on the aftermath of a Southern Motorway crash. Video supplied.
Stillwater motorcycle crash: Man critically injured
A motorcyclist in his 20s is in a critical condition after a crash near Stillwater.
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Crash on State Highway 29 at Tauriko
Emergency services are on their way to a crash on State Highway 29 in Tauriko.
One dead, at least eight others injured in crashes
One person has died and at least eight other people have been injured in serious crashes.
Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Taupo
Emergency services are on the way to a two vehicle crash near Taupo.
Ambulance officer mixes music and healthcare
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Impaled man sent to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries
Police name truck driver killed in Otago crash
Nigel Patrick Beck was killed when his truck rolled at Beaumont yesterday morning.
SH22 at Paerata reopened after crash
State Highway 22 has reopened after a crash north of Pukekohe.