Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
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Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.
'I tried to wake her but she wouldn't respond': Heroic girl, 9, performs CPR, saves mum's life
Sydney Salud, 9, also comforted her two younger siblings panicked by their mum's collapse.
Woman dies following water incident at East Auckland beach, witness sees CPR attempts
Emergency services were called to Maraetai Dr about 3.20pm.
Residents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flames
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.
'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.
Person rescued in Auckland after being trapped under collapsed trench
Firefighters were called to an address in Meadowbank just before 3pm.
Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity
A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.
ShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading efforts
The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.
Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.
Dumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beach
A crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Waikato Fire
Drone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fenz
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Tairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teams
A generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.
One person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour
Two ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.
Watch: Emergency services respond to stabbing in Auckland CBD, man critical
A man has been critically hurt and a teenager arrested after a stabbing in Auckland’s city centre overnight.
Second murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was found in a critical condition but died in hospital.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyed
Whangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
One person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incident
It was reported at around 12.40pm.
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.