'Be prepared to walk' in case of a tsunami threat, warns Hawke's Bay Civil Defence
About 20,000 Hawke's Bay properties are located in tsunami evacuation zones.
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Five teens killed in overloaded, speeding car; one found in boot
"It is a tragedy and it will reverberate around our community for a long time."
'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded car
Five people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.
Driver dies after smashing into parked car
A person has died after smashing into a parked car in Takanini.
Armed robber raids jewels at Pascoes in Sylvia Park mall
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Sylvia Park's Pascoes jeweller.
Man charged, two in hospital after Ohoka incident
Two people were taken to hospital, and a third was treated at the scene, St John says.
Cot death: No blame on 'traumatised' parents but Coroner pleas for safer sleeping
Chch baby death spurs Coroner to remind Kiwi parents about safe sleeping advice.
Two people injured after being hit by bus in central Auckland
Another person has been critically injured after being hit by car in Remuera.
Man shot in Auckland's Mt Wellington, police investigating
Man taken to hospital in stable condition.
Operation Shadow: Waikato Police impound six vehicles
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Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby at Middlemore Hospital
Police were called around 9.30am.
Motorists face long delays after incident on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
Delays expected near Walmsley Rd overbridge.
Teen seriously injured in trail bike crash
The two male victims were in their teens and 50s respectively.
Motorcycle, car crash in Auckland: Person critically injured
There was a serious crash in Auckland's West Harbour this afternoon.
Civil Defence alert: No tsunami threat, possible 'unpredictable surges' after 8.2 Pacific earthquake
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula.
Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
'Massive' fire in East Auckland plastics factory under control
Petrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.
Two critically injured in Maraetai crash, road closed
Maraetai Drive is closed and cordons are expected to be in place for the afternoon.
Alleged 'prolific fraudster' arrested for Facebook scams involving cars and thousands of dollars
A person has been arrested and charged.
Woman in critical condition after serious incident at Christchurch property
Police are investigating after a woman was found critically injured in Christchurch.
Police call in reinforcements to emergency incident in Taupō
Police responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.
Person injured in hang glider crash near Christchurch
Police arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the accident was reported.
Driver critical after crashing into tree
The driver was taken to Middlemore Hospital after the incident this morning.
Person dies at lodge in remote part of Marlborough Sounds
Police are investigating the death.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
Homes damaged: Clean-up continues on the West Coast after severe weather
The clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.
Explosive acid found at Dunedin museum
Bomb disposal unit called to Dunedin museum after discovery of explosive acid.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on State Highway 2 in Wellington
Remutaka Hill Rd is now open.
State Highway 1 near Marton reopens after truck hits rail bridge
Driver suffers minor injuries after his truck hits a railway overbridge.
Holidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslides
Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.
Liquor store worker seriously hurt in aggravated robbery
Police are now searching for two offenders.