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One dead after helicopter crash near Whanganui

The person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.

Several attackers injured during fatal Waikanae home invasion, police say

Police say Michael Tofts was killed in a 'targeted home invasion'.

Firefighters still battling large wildfire burning out of control in forest block

Efforts to fight the fire near Parikino were scaled back overnight due to safety concerns.

4-year-old flown to hospital after near-drowning near Raglan

The young child was pulled from the water and given CPR by a member of the public.

Bondi beach mass shooting: 16 dead and 40 in hospital after act of terror

Sydney reels after a targeted attack at a Hanukkah event claimed 16 lives. Prime Minister Albanese calls it “evil antisemitism.” Video / Herald Now

'Ash falling around house': Choppers, 14 crews tackle large wildfire

Residents near forest blaze are ready to leave if it starts to threaten their homes.

Hundreds evacuate Costco

Hundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ Herald

One person flown to hospital after water-related incident at Raglan beach

The person was flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment in late afternoon emergency.

'Horrific scenes': Kiwi harness racing driver seriously injured in fall

The seat on the rider's cart appeared to collapse, tipping him on to the track.

Dunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crash

The section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.

Police investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm.

'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington Airport

The blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.

'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapse

Young dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.

Heat and fire danger: Aussies brace for 45C days, storms and high winds

Multiple states face heatwave warnings as inland highs top 45C this week.

Tongariro Fire: Behind the Cordon

New Zealand Herald Visual Journalist Mike Scott spent days covering the two Tongariro fires, which tore through more than 3000ha of Tongariro National Park in November and December, both sparked by vehicles sending hot metal fragments into roadside vegetation.

Man in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbings

One man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus.