'Incredibly difficult time': Two people charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
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New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
A community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.
Serious crash in Taranaki overnight, one person critically injured
Emergency services were called to the two-car crash on Eltham Rd.
Large building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closed
Crews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.
Two people taken to hospital after SH2 crash in Whakamarama
The road was initially closed but has since reopened.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
One person critical after two-vehicle Onehunga crash, motorway off-ramp closed
Drivers are being advised to delay their journey or use alternative routes.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings
Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.
Person critically injured after falling from bike at Auckland park
The person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.
Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland
Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.
NZ-born cop's wife sues Met Police over search of his killer
'If it was an effective search ... Matt would be alive now.'
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain
Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Letters: Landlord tax breaks aren't a 'success', firefighters' speed bump fears
OPINION: 'Does this Government intend to worsen the social divide?'
'The plane just froze': 50 people injured after technical fault on flight to Auckland
More than 10 St John vehicles weare at the airport this afternoon.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
‘Difference between life and death’: Firefighters raise alarm on speed humps slowing crews
A 66-page Fenz report into AT traffic calming's impact on response time has been obtained.
One person seriously injured in South Auckland assault, police cordon off street
Emergency services received a report of an assault shortly before 3pm.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.
'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland project
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fire
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in Normanby
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
Patient airlifted to hospital with critical injuries
A rescue helicopter landed on a Blenheim bridge after a person was critically injured in a workplace incident this afternoon. Video / Anthony Phelps
Emergency services respond to death at Huka Falls Rd
Police say the incident appeared to be a medical event.
'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet
A new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.
'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protection
It's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.
Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersection
The incident was reported just before 9am.