'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crash
UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.
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
Margaret Evelyn was sheltering near a picnic table when the oak crashed down.
Around 10 per cent of people did not get the message.
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.
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.
The car hit another vehicle before heading off-road.
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
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The crash happened on State Highway 53 in Wairarapa.
Initial reports indicate the man died after being hit by a car, police say.
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Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
A toddler is fighting for her life after she was 'forgotten' in a hot bus for six hours.
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Incident occured in New Lynn overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
The northbound lane was closed while emergency services attended.
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
Emergency services responded to the crash just before 5pm on Friday.
Emergency services are at Dayspring Way, next to the Tamaki River.