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Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Palliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditions
Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
Fatal crash closes SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi
The crash involved a single motorcycle.
Two die in two-car collision
Two people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George Heard
Canterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
Gavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.
Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained
There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.
Body found at Auckland beach
Police believe the body is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing on January 2.
ED reports huge drop in abuse incidents
Middlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff.
'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the ocean
Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.
'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacket
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
Ram raid in Whangamatā overnight
Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.
'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the sea
The man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.
Investigation into South Auckland community hall fire under way
Crews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.
Watch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridge
Son, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.
Search continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.
Person taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren Falls
Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.
Two people trapped after crash near Omarama
One of the vehicles involved in the crash was towing a caravan.
Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period
Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.
State Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
Tramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha River
The treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.
'You'll be okay, we're here to help': Cliff plunge victim's dramatic kayak rescue
The family had been holidaying on their yacht in the harbour when they heard screams.
Child choppered to Lakes hospital after Lake Hawea incident
Child is in a moderate condition after the camping ground incident this afternoon.
Re-establishing a first response unit a family affair
Tia and Shaun Lord are a dynamic duo doing their bit for a community in need.
Pedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuries
A helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.
Search continues for missing diver in Far North
"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."
Person choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti Coast
Police said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.
Xmas Day rescue: Paragliders landed in a tree after encountering 'difficulties'
Emergency services were called out to the rescue.