Updated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up begins
The wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.
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Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
Multiple injuries after van and truck crash near Paengaroa
Five ambulance vehicles attended the incident and treated eight patients.
Five years of surveillance to a few minutes of horror: Terror in the supermarket aisle
Undercover police followed man - and shot him dead shortly after attack unfolded.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car west of Lake Taupo
The pedestrian died at the scene.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Friday 3rd Sep Wrap
New Zealand was hit with a cyber attack, a terriost attack and 28 new Covid cases. Video / Hayden Woodward / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell
Watch: Injured women taken off bus following alleged stabbing at Lynn Mall
Injured women taken off bus following alleged stabbing at Lynn Mall. Video / Supplied
Focus: Two dead after high speed crash in Henderson
Two people are dead and two others injured after the car struck a power pole on Henderson Valley Road. Video / Hayden Woodward
Dramatic picture: Wild weather - massive slip closes road; baby rescue in flood; warning for Harbour Bridge drivers
Westies banded together to rescue neighbours and their animals trapped by floods.
Mother pulled from house fire in Napier fights for life
Mother remains in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital on Tuesday morning.
Preschooler raised alarm to free woman hurt in Napier house blaze
One person sustained critical injuries in the blaze.
Firefighters losing aerial appliances to breakdowns
The country's largest fire trucks keep breaking down and no new ones have been ordered.
Man charged after fatal crash in Christchurch
Man charged in relation to the fatal crash that claimed the life of Rachael Harris in Chch
Man arrested after death in Panmure, second Auckland homicide in two days
A person died after being found with critical injuries.
One man arrested after police presence at Massey home
One man has been custody after a Police gathered at a standoff, Auckland earlier today.
AOS, police negotiators surround Massey house
Large police presence at Massey home after petrol station robbery. Video / Dean Purcell
Arrest made after driver in stolen car flees police, rams cop cars, house
The alleged fleeing driver - a 43-year-old man - has been charged with multiple offences.
Vehicle crashes into two people waiting to cross the road
The two people were rushed to North Shore Hospital with serious injuries.
Watch: Rescue mission from Bucklands Beach cliff fall
Rescue mission from Bucklands Beach cliff fall. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Watch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-face
The boy had to be winched into a chopper after falling and landing on a precarious ledge.
Person who died in Lower Hutt workplace incident named
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a Taitā business at 2.30 on Wednesday.
NBHS student hit by train remains in critical condition
"Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."
Timaru car crash: First of five funerals held after horror crash that killed teens
A mass has been held in Timaru in honour of the five teens killed in a crash last weekend
One dead in Upper Hutt house fire
Crews were called to the blaze at a Craigs Flat address around 2.10am on Thursday.
Student critically injured after being hit by train in Napier
Student cycling to high school hurt in collision with freight train.
One person dead after three-car collision in Hamilton
One person with minor injuries taken to hospital.
Arson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfall
A man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.
Man dies after workplace incident in Otago
The fatal incident in Otago was reported to the police just after 10am.
Focus: Timaru crash scene witness shares her experience
Timaru crash scene witness, Melissa Bryce shares her experience. Video / George Heard
'They were very lucky': Rescue helicopter paramedic recalls life on the frontline
Former NZer of the Year Doug Flett has spent almost three decades on the frontline.
Timaru fatal crash: Dad 'heartbroken'; driver posts apology from hospital bed
Friends and family are paying tribute to five teens killed in a horrific crash in Timaru.
Focus: Police talk to media regarding Timaru crash that killed 5 boys
Timaru crash: Five dead, driver stable - all local teenage boys. Video / George Heard