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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.

Editorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing list

OPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.

Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued

Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.

Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.

Four injured in Matamata crash

A car crash near Matamata has closed Waharoa Rd.

Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match

The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.

'Elusive' man arrested after armed police, dog squad raid Northland home

The man had several warrants out for his arrest for serious offences.

Police called to sudden death in Mt Wellington

Police have said the death was not suspicious.

'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation

No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.

Police investigations continue after death at retirement village

Police were still at the scene today.