Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
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Multiple fatalities from crash near Ashburton River
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Man rescued off Canterbury hillside after injuring leg
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Dramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150m
A personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
One person dead after tree falls on truck in Canterbury
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
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Pedestrian seriously injured in Manurewa hit-and-run
The incident happened on Jellicoe Rd, Manurewa.
'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fire
Waipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire
Police searching for man over 'concerning' incident with child
The man approached a child outside Sutton Park School, in Māngere.
One dead, three injured in West Auckland crash
'The cordons will be in place for some time.'
Air ambulance funding sees faster response times
System now centrally co-ordinated with better helicopters and improved clinical crewing.
Man seriously injured after stabbing on West Auckland bus
A shocked bus driver called police after a passenger was stabbed.
Northland shooting: Two men found dead
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Long waits reported for police non-emergency line
Police say a third of calls to the 105 line are abandoned before an operator picks up.
'Significant delays' after three vehicle crash at on SH1 at Pukerua Bay
A police spokesperson said there were early indications of minor injuries.
Taumarunui house fire leaves one seriously injured
A house in Taumarunui has gone up in flames.
One dead after cyclist and truck crash in Auckland
Emergency teams have rushed to the crash in Parnell and closed off a lane.
Man suffers two amputations after medics failed to take sock off when assessing him
The elderly man had earlier been able to do 50 sit-ups. Now he needs constant care.
Paraglider crash: Emergency services responding
A police spokesperson said a helicopter was on the way.
Four boaties safe after capsize near Cape Palliser
One patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
'I cried for the woman in the other car': Man falls asleep at wheel - conviction set aside
"I cry for the woman in the other car," man with obstructive sleep apnoea says.
'Dodged death': How Toyota ended up on a $120k Lamborghini
Driver managed to avoid a speeding car coming towards him, but hit a $120k Lamborghini.
21-year-old arrested after ambulance station burglary
A 21-year-old man will appear in court later this month.
Reports of car fire in West Auckland
An alleged altercation has taken place in the Glen Eden shopping area.
'Confronting and challenging': How St John paramedics worked rapidly to save lives after Dunedin stabbing
St John paramedics 'forged on' when they arrived at scene of Dunedin mass stabbing.
One dead after three-car crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after midday.
Dunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Dunedin knife attack
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Supermarket stabbing 'chaos' - one person in custody, three critical in hospital
Three people critically injured, one person is in custody.