Missing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crews
The death will be referred to the coroner.
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
One person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirm
The single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.
Westpac appeal raised $15k-plus for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
Amount shows 'generosity of New Zealanders and how much we all value our chopper crews'
Tairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard
'We’ll be hunting down that top spot again.'
'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E
He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.
One dead after crash in Hamilton East
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash
'She was our baby sister and she was taken too soon.'
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings
A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged
Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Police name victim of fatal Levin assault as homicide investigation continues
Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.
'Long and arduous ordeal': Family of pilot share details of efforts to rescue him from rebels
Phillip Mehrtens was held captive in Indonesia’s West Papua region for 19 months.
Young child confirmed dead in Māngere house fire
Four house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street – nine taken into custody
Nine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.
Fatal accident closes SH6 overnight in Westland
The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.
Up to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland Domain
Police are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.
Stranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nights
The two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.
Special emergency services breakfast to help heal after hard year
'We work so closely in times of tragedy and in times of triumph as well.'
Watch: Thai woman rescued from coils of giant python after struggling for two hours
The massive python was estimated to weigh at least 20kg.
Firefighting levy rises reduced for coming years
Internal Affairs Minister says it is important Kiwis are not paying more than necessary.
Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman
Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
Man seriously injured in van crash on Mata Rd near Tokomaru Bay
Fire allowed to burn-off, three suffer minor injuries in Whareratas crash
Rescue chopper auction raise $113,000 as trust chairman Willock steps down
'.An incredible man who has totally dedicated his life to the betterment of others.'
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.