'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
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'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland project
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fire
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in Normanby
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
Patient airlifted to hospital with critical injuries
A rescue helicopter landed on a Blenheim bridge after a person was critically injured in a workplace incident this afternoon. Video / Anthony Phelps
Emergency services respond to death at Huka Falls Rd
Police say the incident appeared to be a medical event.
'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet
A new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.
'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protection
It's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.
Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersection
The incident was reported just before 9am.
Waste paper plant blaze under control as investigations begin
Fire crews from around Hawke's Bay attended the fire at a waste paper baling site.
Taupō police: Theft and assault not making for personal bests
In the lead-up to Ironman, not everyone has been aiming for a personal best.
Parts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets in
Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.
Paramedic sentenced over death of Elijah McClain after injecting him with ketamine
McClain’s death after a police attack became notorious during racial injustice protests.
Motatapu marathon competitor airlifted to hospital following medical event in Arrowtown
The Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon, which ends in Arrowtown, is taking place today.
Forced landing at Whanganui airport
Three appliances and a tanker from the Whanganui fire station were at the scene.
Volunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two years
Working for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
'Terrible tragedy’: Two dead in crash at motorsport rally event in Northland
The pair were involved in a single-car incident that saw their vehicle leave the road.
Fire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blaze
Witnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.
Choppers and toe-tapping make for a family fun weekend in Hawke’s Bay
Family-friendly fun was abundant in Hawke's Bay over the weekend.
Two motorcyclists in serious condition after crash at Ruapuna Raceway
The riders were racing in an event called “Sound of Thunder”.
WWII bomb discovered in English garden to be exploded at sea
The WWII bomb was transported to the sea earlier this morning.
Death toll rises to at least 10 in apartment building fire in Valencia city
An apartment complex in Valencia was gutted in a massive blaze.
Four-car crash causes power outage in Waikato
A witness told the Herald police closed the road and multiple fire crews attended.
Letters: The roadworks are necessary; and who should pay for a new Auckland stadium?
OPINION: 'The same petty criticism is happening all across the city.'
Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.
Person suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire
“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”
SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
'They gave it their all': Friend commends efforts to try to save Efeso Collins
Doctors and off-duty officers were at the scene when the Green MP collapsed.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Hato Hone St John pulls ambulances off roads due to deficit
The ambulance workers' union says it's 'unacceptable' cost-cutting, putting lives at risk.