Paramedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest told
Multi-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents.
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Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children
A 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.
New coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties
'This is not triggering a conversation about managed retreat.'
Watch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smoke
Emergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.
Bystanders restrained woman before police arrival after Shani's Restaurant stabbing
Bystanders restrained the woman before police arrived.
‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floods
The review also praised staff who went above and beyond.
Passenger gets stuck on a cruise ship: claims it's a blast
If you’re unfortunate enough to get injured at sea, this is a pretty luxe place to rehab.
Son jailed for savagely beating his Kiwi mum to death in Melbourne drug-fuelled rage
Tia Minhinnick murdered his mother in February last year.
111 call about Linwood threat ‘clearest example of Priority 1 call’, expert says
Frontline police could have possibly stopped the shooting at a second mosque.
Man charged over pub crash that killed five people in Victoria
The man is being accused of failing to treat his low glucose levels.
Man in court on multiple charges after six pedestrians injured in car collision
A 22-year-old man will appear in court today.
Road closed: One dead in crash near Tauranga
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.35am.
Six people injured, one arrested after pedestrians hit by car in East Auckland
The road is closed and enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Young boy donates all his coins in food drive
Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands
"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."
Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion
Residents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.
Whanganui assault victim in stable condition
The victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
Drugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade police
A 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.
Tourist killed, others injured in Paris attack near Eiffel Tower
The 25-year-old French citizen had spent four years in prison.
'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnesses
Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.
Man in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicated
Firefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
St John were ill-equipped to deal with mosque shootings — expert
'You don't learn to dance on the night of the ball,' says a counter-terrorism expert.
Two critically injured in single-vehicle SH1 crash in Northland
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Tests reveal no sign of asbestos at site of Māngere Bridge fire
Five homes were razed in the early-morning fire and their age raised fears of asbestos.
Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks
A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.