Gym-goer, 20, suffers four cardiac arrests after consuming pre-workout drink
The woman was left fighting for her life after having a few sips before working out.
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Large fire at East Auckland property
Around 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal Laing
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
‘Human error’: Skydiver crash lands in powerlines
Power out north of city after 'experienced' skydiver's crash landing.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.
How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations
Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.
Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South Auckland
Emergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.
Police hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
Armed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.
Forestry worker injured during workplace accident in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.
Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby
Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West Coast
The two-vehicle crash happened around 6.10pm yesterday.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
Person thrown from car after serious crash on SH1 near Picton
Emergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
Crashes, medical events and trauma: Seven missions in seven days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
The region's rescue chopper flew seven times in seven days.
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervan
Large tree fell during wild storm last night.
Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen
Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
SH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closure
The crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.
Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience
Nick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald
'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado
A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.
One person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston North
The two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection.
'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2
A person was found on the road in a critical condition.
'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths
The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.
Trump considers letting disaster-hit US states fend for themselves
US President says he'd 'rather see the states take care of their own problems'.
Critically injured man found on Tauranga road
A person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.
One dead after two-vehicle crash outside Putāruru
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.
'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life
Police divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.