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![Northcote shooting: One person taken to hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northcote shooting: One person taken to hospital
A person has been injured in a shooting on Auckland's North Shore.
![One dead in SH4 crash north of Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead in SH4 crash north of Whanganui
The state highway is closed while emergency services attend.
![Washing machine tragedy: New details around child's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Washing machine tragedy: New details around child's death
Coroner suppresses name of child who died in a Christchurch washing machine last week
![Body found at Otago property following tree fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
![Landscaping tragedy: Man killed after vehicle rolls down driveway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Landscaping tragedy: Man killed after vehicle rolls down driveway
The person died after being hit by a car in Banks Peninsula.
![SH1 blocked: Four people injured after crash north of Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH1 blocked: Four people injured after crash north of Auckland
State Highway 1 at Dome Valley has been blocked by a two-vehicle crash.
![Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack
A Janazah has been held for Faiz Ali who died after a violent attack in Christchurch city.
!['Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugs
Blenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.
![Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.
![Person critical after incident at Auckland beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person critical after incident at Auckland beach
St John sent two ambulances to the scene.
!['I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue plea
Ben Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.
![Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
![One dead in crash between truck and car in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead in crash between truck and car in Canterbury
Another person suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
![Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death
Judge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.
![Dad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hears
Partner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.
![Carterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Carterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours say
The fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.
![Child in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Child in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in Taranaki
A child is in hospital after a serious dog attack in Taranaki.
![Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
!['We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search
'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'
![A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle
Police are on the scene in Waikanae speaking with the driver.
!['Distressing': Ahuriri Estuary to remain closed until further notice after big acid spill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Distressing': Ahuriri Estuary to remain closed until further notice after big acid spill
Contaminated water pumped out but what council staff found was "distressing".
![Mt Eden: Pedestrian hit by car, nearby crash leaves one injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mt Eden: Pedestrian hit by car, nearby crash leaves one injured
Patient transported Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.
!['Shocked and saddened': Massive fire devastates primary school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Shocked and saddened': Massive fire devastates primary school
Eight classrooms reportedly destroyed in a major fire at a Whakatane school.
![Christchurch homicide case: Potential trial next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch homicide case: Potential trial next year
Emergency services were called to a Christchurch house last month and found a man dead.
![Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
Evans Bay Parade reopens after gas leak closed road at Greta Point.
![Increased threat of armed violence on DHB's agenda](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Increased threat of armed violence on DHB's agenda
Counties Manukau DHB is reviewing its emergency lockdown plans to deal with armed events.
![Pedestrian in possible fatal accident in Ōnehunga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pedestrian in possible fatal accident in Ōnehunga
Fears pedestrian hit by vehicle in Ōnehunga may have died.
![Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.