
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
The major Auckland road remains closed.
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Third man sought as inquiries into overnight incident begin.
Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.
The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
'It doesn’t happen often.'
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
'The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute,' the star said.
Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.
Emergency services were called about 4pm, police say.
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
One person in a moderate condition was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.
Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
The location is yet to be confirmed.