Man arrested after alleged South Otago hit-and-run
The accused is due to appear in Dunedin District Court later this month.
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Professional firefighter numbers in Auckland at crisis point, union says
The union says over the weekend there were 23 gaps in firefighter coverage.
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.
Car drives through fence and into building in Auckland crash
The car hit another vehicle before heading off-road.
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
Mt Eden Liquor Store ram-raided
Mount Eden Liquor Store, Liquorland, has been ram-raided for the second night in a row. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland stabbing: Man seriously injured in late-night incident
A man is due to appear in court on raft of charges after stabbing in New Lynn.
Would-be thieves escape after failed ram raid
A police dog unit was unable to find those responsible.
Three injured in single-vehicle crash in Martinborough
The crash happened on State Highway 53 in Wairarapa.
Man found dead on Wairarapa road near Masterton
Initial reports indicate the man died after being hit by a car, police say.
Focus: How to keep your car safe in the midst of a rise in car thefts
Car theft is on the rise and so too could the cost of insuring the most stolen vehicles so what can you do to keep yours safe? Video / NZ Herald
Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens
Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
'Forgotten': Aussie toddler battling for her life after being left inside hot childcare bus
A toddler is fighting for her life after she was 'forgotten' in a hot bus for six hours.
Terror in aisle seven: Inside the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Shooting Incident in New Lynn
An incident occurred in New Lynn overnight, armed police guard scene. Video / NZ Herald
First serious crash in Transmission Gully
The northbound lane was closed while emergency services attended.
Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
Person dies in crash near Foxton
Emergency services responded to the crash just before 5pm on Friday.
Body found in water in Pakuranga
Emergency services are at Dayspring Way, next to the Tamaki River.
Body found on busy East Auckland road
Body found on busy East Auckland road. Video / NZ Herald
'It's been rough' says truckie involved in crash that killed four teens
The death of four teenage boys last week has devastated the local Southland community.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
'It's brutal': Commentator's shock as racer dies in crash at Palmerston North speedway
Emergency services were called to the track at around 6.15pm last night.
Anzac road toll at 10: Crashes in Northland and Waikato claim two more lives
Since Friday, 10 people have died on the roads.
'Rest in love' - four teen crash victims named as families grieve; public's desperate rescue bid
Southland communities are reeling after the death of four teens in a ute crash on Friday.
Four teen boys killed in crash - 'a horrific scene', says shaken commander
Three of the boys were 16 years old and one was 17 years old.
Invercargill crash witness: 'I didn't sleep last night, I keep seeing their faces'
Witnesses tried their best to help those in crushed ute.
'Big bang': Holiday eve tragedy - multiple people killed in city road crash
Witness tells of explosion-like noise after car and truck collide in Invercargill.
Vehicle crashes through school door, two children injured in Auckland
The crash happened just before 8.40am.
Remuera assault: Teen house party turns vicious
One neighbour said he heard people repeatedly yelling "why, why, why".
Good Friday crashes kill one and injure two; police call for dashcam footage
One person has died in a car crash and another has been crushed between a shed and truck.