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NZ Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire
The New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire to help the Fire Emergency services map the scale of the blaze. This shows some of what they've been dealing with. Source: Twitter / @NZDefenceForce
Chathams blaze poses risks for next two weeks
A Chatham Islands wildfire has destroyed 3000ha and can take another 14 days to control.
One dead following water rescue of three people in rising tide
Police said three people are trapped in the water at Awhitu, south Auckland.
Plane comes off runway at Rotorua Airport
A small plane has come off the runway upon landing at Rotorua Airport this morning.
Car hanging over bank after Coromandel crash
Two cars crashed and one was seen 'spinning' over a bank in the Coromandel.
Firefighters extinguish building fire near Rolleston
Firefighters have extinguished a large building fire near Rolleston. / Supplied by Star.kiwi
Emergency services respond to Dunedin fire
A Dunedin fire which started in Burnside is moving down the valley towards the Taieri and explosions can be heard as it spreads. / Videos supplied
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.
'Wrong CPR is better than none at all'
Fewer than one person in six who has a cardiac arrest outside hospital survived last year.
Threat of wildfires in NZ increasing
Kiwis need to think like Aussies and prepare for wildfires, Fire and Emergency chief says.
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
A ute and trailer has flipped on the Waikato Expressway bringing traffic to a halt
Bridge jumper in critical condition
A man is in a critical condition after jumping off the popular footbridge in Raglan
Woman drowns at Kai Iwi lakes in Omamari
A 37-year-old woman has drowned at Taharoa Domain, Omamari, in Northland.
One dead after crash in South Auckland
Another person has been seriously hurt as a result of the incident.
Teenager injured in Cathedral Cove cliff jump
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital after jumping off a cliff at Cathedral Cove.
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
Golfers evacuated as scrub fire tears through Jack's Point golf course. / James Allan
Firefighters respond to fire in a central Auckland high-rise building
Fire and Emergency Services Commander Geoff Purcell speaks on the Park Residences fire.
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'
Murray Hunt and his dog Molly were pulled unconscious from a burning house in Tokoroa.
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.
Behind the Uniform: Medic beekeeping hobby
Intensive care paramedic Casey Drum uses beekeeping as a form of escapism.