Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed
Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.
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Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crash
One athlete was seriously injured.
Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui
Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.
Blockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insects
The victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.
Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed
A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.
Police investigation launched after man dies hunting near Tolaga Bay
The man was airlifted to Gisborne Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
Multiple people injured in Sydney stabbing incident
Four people - including a police officer - injured in suspected stabbing in Sydney.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Victim was a ‘beautiful soul’, tennis club says
'The court was busy - it’s a vibrant, busy place on a Saturday,' a neighbour said.
Editorial: ‘Gutted’ ambulance workers deserve better
OPINION: This week brought the first strikes by ambulance workers in NZ.
Homicide probe launched after injured man dies at Blockhouse Bay tennis club
Armed police are investigating after a man was fatally injured by another person.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas
Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road in North Island
Emergency services were called to the accident scene just after 9.30am today.
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire
Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.
Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise
City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham
Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise
Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.
Korean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash
'Losing so many lives at once is shocking and our hearts go out to those involved.'
Ambo strike action caused no harm
St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.
Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown
The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.
Three people dead after 4WD and people-mover collide head-on in South Canterbury
A 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.
Rāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing person
The rāhui will remain in place until Friday.
Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown
Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.
Reports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious condition
Armed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
St John to operate at 70% capacity during ambulance strike
The strike will occur from 4am Tuesday to 4am Wednesday, and again on Saturday.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene
A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.
Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze
OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.
Firefighter dies after being struck by police car
Police say he was on foot when hit by police car driven by an on-duty officer.