Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
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Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Child seriously burned in incident at Rotorua stable in hospital
Emergency services were called to the Pukehangi address about 4.55pm.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Car catches fire on Southwestern motorway, Auckland
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Suspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafe
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.
Watch: Police officers get stuck in mud while helping woman in distress
Police crawled through the sinking mud to rescue her.
Four teens arrested after car stolen near Hamilton
Four youths were taken into custody and will appear in Hamilton Youth Court today.
Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.
Major delays on Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic's slow in both directions, avoid the area if possible or expect delays, NZTA says.
Firefighters battle large house blaze in Auckland
The fire took hold at a property on Aeroview Dr, Beach Haven.
Double parked: Dramatic crash in Auckland's Great South Rd
Police say the ute rolled onto the Honda after a crash involving another vehicle.
Another crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge causes delays
A crash is blocking a northbound lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Floating kayak found off Wellington coast: Search resumes
The floating kayak had freshly caught fish on board.
Meet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter
Kora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.
Malaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victim
The man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.
Grim find in search for missing swimmer
The man failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago.
Serious crash: Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by vehicle in West Auckland
The person had been taken to North Shore Hospital in a serious condition.
Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.
Citycare worker dies in two-truck crash in Christchurch
The crash happened near the intersection of Roberts Road and Pound Road in Islington.
Two seriously injured as crash blocks SH1 near Ōhau River Bridge, south of Levin
Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.
Car hit by train near Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The driver was lucky to escape injury.
Elderly man dies while driving ride-on lawnmower
The elderly man was unresponsive when emergency services arrived.
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
Driver hurt in high-speed racetrack crash
The man was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after the crash.
'Your body wants to panic': Woman on day she saved husband's life
Every week, four people go into cardiac arrest in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.
Injured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
'If they had waited much longer... it could have been a very different story.'
Watch: Car fire on SH1 near Pukerua Bay extinguished
'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'
Homicide victim was set to appear in court today - now his alleged killer is in the dock
A man will appear in court this morning charged with murder.
Police officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorway
The kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.
What was it like inside Waikeria Prison before the riot?
Waikeria Prison opened in 1911 near Te Awamutu.
Big delays from Puhoi to Warkworth as holidaymakers head out
Holidaymakers are being reminded to stay safe on the roads.
Unexplained Christchurch death: Police remain at scene of Linwood incident
Police are at the scene of a sudden death in Christchurch.