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
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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, Fire and Emergency and 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.
Hawke’s Bay expressway crash victim dies at Wellington Hospital
One person has died following the incident on State Highway 2 earlier this week.
Pedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in Christchurch
Images from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.
Police say Waikato retirement village death not suspicious
Police say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.
Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report
The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.
Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.
Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.
Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault
A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen
One dead in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Police catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-run
Four young people were taken into police custody.
Firefighters free person after car ploughs into house
The crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
