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Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
Man seriously injured after being struck by car on Auckland’s North Shore
The westbound lane of Taharoto Road is blocked following the incident.
Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
Two-car crash at Otamatea
“The crash was blocking the road initially; however, the vehicles have now been moved.”
Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip
The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.
Ōmahu mum who battled raging waters to save her kids, six months on
All Dayna Nuku had on her mind was keeping her tamariki safe.
Nurses told to 'walk in groups' after young midwife attacked on way to car after shift
Police are investigating the attack on the young woman.
'We are in this little lost category': Cyclone property owners still waiting for answers
Category 2P homeowners are running out of time - and money - while they wait for answers.
Waterfront explosion a ‘prank gone wrong’
Five workers were burned in the explosion on an Auckland waterfront worksite.
Amanda Singleton: Cruel mental toll of flood events
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Fiji police to increase presence after reports of violent attacks on tourists
International travel adviseries are calling for caution amid rising criminal activities.
Police outside Papatoetoe Work and Income: One in hospital, one arrested after ‘altercation’
Police were spotted outside the MSD office on Great South Rd just after 2pm on Thursday.
'They have to take off when they are called': Concerns about excessive noise at proposed rescue chopper base hits the High Court
A community group says the service needs to find another area.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
One person dead, one critical in Canterbury crash
The two-vehicle collision happened on SH73 near West Melton.
‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s Bay
A new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.
Inmate rushed to hospital after prisoner attack at one of NZ's toughest prisons
Emergency services were called to the prison in Pāremoremo just after 4pm.
Police hunt shooter after man dies in Palmerston North firearms incident
One person has died in a firearms incident today.
GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks
Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.
South Korean police pursue suspect in 2nd stabbing attack in 2 days
At least 14 people were wounded in the recent shopping mall attack.
Witnesses sought after hit-and-run death
Police also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage.
Man dies after crashing car into police station at speed
Driver had earlier been spoken to by police.
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
Power out in rural Auckland after crash brings down lines
The crash happened last night around 9pm.
Large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10
At least 118 people were hurt in the blast.
Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire
Four fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.
Ute hits tree in Central Hawke’s Bay, one injured
Emergency services rush to scene in the Omakere district after ute smashes into tree.
Two people dead following crash near Bulls
State Highway 3 was closed for over four hours due to the incident.
‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel
"It was pretty well alight.”
Body of man found after search off Hawke’s Bay coast
Emergency services have gathered at the southern end of Whirinaki Beach Road.