Picton crash: Images reveal true horror of smash that killed seven
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.
Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.
'There are no known gang links to the event at this time,' police say.
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
"It's obviously pretty dangerous," police Eagle helicopter crew says.
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Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.
Police say initial indications are there are serious injuries.
No one has been injured in latest incident believed to be linked to gang-related violence.
Police: No indication anyone has been injured.
Multiple people called 111 over the fire, which started in the building's roof.
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
Tracks were also damaged in early-morning derailment.
UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.
The car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.
Donnell Ave, Favona has been taped off following an overnight shooting. Video / Hayden Woodward
An emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.
One person taken to hospital.
Two cars involved; emergency services still at the scene.
Indications are the crash involving two cars has resulted in serious injuries, police say.
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
The fire is at a second alarm level and has caused road closures.
The accused is due to appear in Dunedin District Court later this month.
The union says over the weekend there were 23 gaps in firefighter coverage.
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.