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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.
Wild weather: 'Bulk' of displaced Westport residents should be home this afternoon, but more bad weather on the way
The cleanup is beginning - slowly - for flood-affected Westport residents.
Watch: Witness captures frightening sound of gunfire in West Auckland
Police have arrested a second person in relation to the shooting in Swanson.
Dead cows line Westport beach and riverbeds in aftermath of raging floods
Westport beach becomes a resting place for stock killed in massive floods at the weekend.
Wild weather leaves 'living hell', 1000 people homeless in its wake
Wild weather aftermath: 'Living hell' for thousands left homeless as long clean-up begins
Heroic actions: Lifeguards who saved new dad honoured for bravery
Lifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.
Two campervans hit by winds on Napier-Taupo highway, rider blown off bike
SH5 users called conditions on the road a "weather-bomb".
Serious injuries: Man rushed to hospital after incident outside Orewa bar
Man charged after another seriously injured in Orewa.
Emergency centre set up in Auckland to cope with St John 'extreme' demand
Emergency centres were usually set up for an earthquake or a bus crash.
Police, forensic staff at sudden death in Christchurch
Person found dead at what appears to be community housing complex.
Sound of explosions as crew battle West Auckland house fire
"[I] first saw it when one of my flatmates started crying out that there was a fire."
'Absolutely gridlocked': 12-vehicle pile-up closes motorway
Witnesses said a driver was cut from their vehicle by firefighters.
'Still in shock': Two dead after car crashes into house, tears through foundations
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
Two hurt in Rotorua crash, occupants of one vehicle run from scene
A helicopter was sent to the scene.
Man arrested following serious assault at Auckland pub
A man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition. Now a man's been charged.
'I will miss my boy forever': Heartbreak as league player dies playing game he loved
CPR was undertaken at the scene but player Mike Salase was unable to be revived.
Man arrested after cop shot, police car stolen in Hamilton
During a routine traffic stop, a passenger allegedly fired a shotgun at a police officer.