Preschooler raised alarm to free woman hurt in Napier house blaze
One person sustained critical injuries in the blaze.
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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
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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
'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.
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.