'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homes
Community leaders are amazed no lives were lost.
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Emergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds
"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."
Lights, sirens and heroes: Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $5.4k for Christmas appeal
By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
Poor vehicle fleet ‘slows response’ to emergencies
One ute is so old it has 350,000km on the clock and is of 'dubious safety'.
Fires started at North Shore church twice in one night
Arson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.
Cop's gruelling recovery after near-fatal hit-and-run by reality TV contestant
Paramedic had to insert her finger in cop's chest to stop his lungs collapsing.
‘Nothing comparable’ to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor says
The doctor was a GP within the Linwood community.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Mobility scooter crash: Dedicated gardener bought plants the day he died
A relative says Eddie Duffy often made the long ride to Bunnings to buy more blooms.
No sign of terrorism in US-Canada border explosion, says NY governor
It wasn't clear whether the driver was intentionally heading for the Rainbow Bridge.
'Ball of fire': Two dead, car explodes at US-Canada border
Rainbow Bridge at US-Canada border near Niagara Falls has been closed after explosion.
'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in Cambridge
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.
Hunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber’s home
Emergency services responded to the fire at his home in Sydney last year.
One person dies in ‘medical event’ at Hastings workplace
Police, paramedics and fire services responded to the incident in Hastings.
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
Firefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of service
Career Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Man charged with ‘horrendous’ sexual assault on elderly woman
A 34-year-old man allegedly broke into the nursing home before attacking her.
Recovery effort for men in crashed jet enters third day
The jet plunged into Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay after colliding with another jet.
Person seriously injured after getting trapped under lawn mower
Three fire engines were sent around 10.20am.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
Man in custody after firearms incident in Whanganui
Neighbours evacuated over gas leak fears.
Fireworks shot at police as 200 vehicles stopped at Hawke’s Bay street racing event
Dozens of infringements were handed out, nine cars impounded, and some arrested.
Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.
'They didn’t do anything': Six Colorado officers charged with failing to intervene during Kiwi’s fatal standoff
Christian Glass was shot five times in his car after suffering a mental health crisis.
'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealed
Recordings of police radio capture the unfolding moments of the officers' response.
Person taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crash
The road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.
Officers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicle
A radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.
State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
Car versus truck collision near Whanganui
The collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.