Firefighters expected at 'massive' blaze 'all day'
House 'almost destroyed' in a matter of minutes.
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One person critical after Newmarket, Auckland fire
Emergency services were called to Newmarket at 2.30pm.
Body recovered from ute that plunged into lake
It was unclear who or how many people were in the vehicle.
Crash blocks SH59 less than 24 hours after fatal crash in same area
It is the second crash on this highway in less than a day, after a man died yesterday.
Serious crash closes road between Nelson and Picton
Police are advising motorists to avoid roads near a single-vehicle crash at Koromiko.
Forestry worker crushed to death in North Canterbury
WorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.
Agriculture industry veteran dies while bodysurfing at Northland beach
The farming entrepreneur died following a water-related incident at Lang's Beach.
Woman dies in workplace accident at West Auckland church
People could be seen hugging and crying outside the church.
Man dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac Bay
Police have referred the death to the Coroner.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car on motorway
Police were called to the incident near the Curletts Rd on-ramp at about 11.50am.
Woman didn't tell firefighters her lover lived inside burning building
"Both occupants advised that no one else was in or on the property": coroner's report.
No one else sought in relation to Mount incident - police
Emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance staff were called to the scene.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Ute catches fire on expressway in Bombay
Fire was well involved when emergency services arrived on scene.
'Stay away': Upper Hutt bushfire burns through 14 hectares
Crews have returned to deal with the bush fire this morning.
Police report reckless driving at gang-related tangi on North Shore
Police report reckless driving at gang-related tangi on North Shore. Video / Brett Phibbs
Rahui for Hutt River after body of missing 5-year-old found
The boy was found in the river at 9.15pm yesterday.
Auckland's Southern Motorway crash leaves one seriously injured
All lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have now reopened following a crash this morning
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
The night an HB petrol station went 'boom' - what happened and why no one was convicted
'We never told him he could hop in our car!'
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
Overturned kayak: Police urge public to help identify owner
Empty kayak with fishing rods and bait found near Auckland's Motuihe Island.
Cyclist dies in Te Aroha crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area around Waiorongomai and Te Aroha-Gordon Roads.
Blaze destroys Auckland home
Small explosions heard as fire tears through Avondale property overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Truck dangles off 100-metre cliff after following GPS along narrow cliff road
You may think twice about blindly following GPS instructions.
'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly contained
Locals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.
Battle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continue
The fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.
'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possible
The fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.
Teenager bitten by shark in Oamaru Harbour
Teen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.
Omicron explosion in US spurs nationwide breakdown of services
In Kansas' Johnson County, paramedics are working 80 hours a week.
Fatal crash in West Auckland - police investigating after car ploughs through fence
Police investigating after car ploughs through fence in West Auckland.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
Doctor's 'rant' about respecting the 'emergency' in ED visits
A Kiwi doctor took to Reddit to explain what not to do.