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A list of state highways are also impassable or obstructed by slips and flooding.
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A witness said a man was on the ground after he was hit by a car.
Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston
"Initial indications are that the incident involved people known to each other."
Man charged with murder after woman dies in Grey Lynn assault
Police say woman was assaulted, found to be critically injured and subsequently died.
Hercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force Base
An engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".
New round-the-clock emergency monitoring centre opens
Emergency Management Minister says a new centre will make a big difference.
Five people injured, two seriously, in Clendon Park house fire
Five people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Person dies after being hit by van down steep driveway in Auckland
Police have taped off a steep driveway on Keystone Ave.
Critical injuries after 'speed' related crash in Auckland
Multiple people with critical injuries following a collision with a traffic light overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
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'Both his loves are gone': Hope for two survivors as one takes first steps and other recovers from surgery
The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.
Two injured after small plane crash lands and catches fire on Hamilton farm
The crash was reported to emergency services at 2.43pm.
Three people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in Porirua
Ten fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 June, 2022
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Polynesian Spa death: Coroner urges better supervision
A coroner has looked into why a French tourist died while soaking in a Rotorua hot pool.
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.
'Carnage': Emergency responders' horror after seven dead in crash, including infant
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.
'Absolutely tragic': Seven lives lost in 'blink of an eye' in crash near Picton
Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.
Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.
Bullet through window: Police investigate Auckland shooting
'There are no known gang links to the event at this time,' police say.
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
'Ha, he's got a scooter out': Eagle helicopter pursuit of stolen vehicle takes unexpected turn
"It's obviously pretty dangerous," police Eagle helicopter crew says.
4WD tragedy: Crash that killed boy, 7, remains under police probe
New details emerge of tragedy claimed life of "little ninja".
'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients
Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.
House 'gutted' by fire, person rescued from balcony
The two-storey house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.
Man and woman dead after Taupō crash
The crash occurred on Whangamata Rd, near Kinloch, Taupō.
Car in flames on Auckland motorway, traffic delayed
Police say initial indications are there are serious injuries.
Multiple bullet holes: Auckland house hit in drive-by shooting
No one has been injured in latest incident believed to be linked to gang-related violence.
Fire crews, police responding to 'suspicious' house fire in Ōtara
Police: No indication anyone has been injured.
Five treated for smoke inhalation after big Wellington house fire
Multiple people called 111 over the fire, which started in the building's roof.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
Rail union says workers lucky to escape serious injury after derailment in Auckland
Tracks were also damaged in early-morning derailment.