Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
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Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'
The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
Dementia unit residents evacuated after fire breaks out
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
'Scary s***’: Dozens battling large vegetation fire near former health camp
Dozens of firefighters have been sent, along with a helicopter.
One person dies following quad bike crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
One person died at the scene.
Helicopters tackle large fire at Whangape Harbour in Far North
Battling the remote fire is complicated by the fact there is no road access.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.
Person critically injured in Wellington lift shaft fall
A man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.
'Incredibly difficult time': Two people charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
A community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.
Serious crash in Taranaki overnight, one person critically injured
Emergency services were called to the two-car crash on Eltham Rd.
Large building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closed
Crews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.
Two people taken to hospital after SH2 crash in Whakamarama
The road was initially closed but has since reopened.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
One person critical after two-vehicle Onehunga crash, motorway off-ramp closed
Drivers are being advised to delay their journey or use alternative routes.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings
Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.
Person critically injured after falling from bike at Auckland park
The person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.
Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland
Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.
NZ-born cop's wife sues Met Police over search of his killer
'If it was an effective search ... Matt would be alive now.'
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain
Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Letters: Landlord tax breaks aren't a 'success', firefighters' speed bump fears
OPINION: 'Does this Government intend to worsen the social divide?'
'The plane just froze': 50 people injured after technical fault on flight to Auckland
More than 10 St John vehicles weare at the airport this afternoon.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
‘Difference between life and death’: Firefighters raise alarm on speed humps slowing crews
A 66-page Fenz report into AT traffic calming's impact on response time has been obtained.
One person seriously injured in South Auckland assault, police cordon off street
Emergency services received a report of an assault shortly before 3pm.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.