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![Emergency services respond to crash on SH32 near Whakamaru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emergency services respond to crash on SH32 near Whakamaru
The road is currently fully blocked.
![Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.
![Govt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services funding
Council is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.
![Firefighters battle shed fire in Whitianga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Firefighters battle shed fire in Whitianga
When crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.
![One dead as NSW residents mop up after record-breaking downpours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead as NSW residents mop up after record-breaking downpours
One person found dead as residents across eastern NSW clear up after damaging storms.
![Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo is suspended.
![Truck fire leads to temporary closure on Waikato Expressway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck fire leads to temporary closure on Waikato Expressway
Motorists are advised to expect delays and use an alternative route where possible.
![Dirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfare
It's the second serious motorcycle crash in the region in 24 hours.
![Northland police seek witnesses after horror two-car crash in Waipu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland police seek witnesses after horror two-car crash in Waipu
Seven people were injured in the crash and four of them were children.
![Police release names of those killed in Easter Weekend Lake Pukaki crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police release names of those killed in Easter Weekend Lake Pukaki crash
Friends and family have paid tribute to the crash victims.
![Fire crews called to 'out of control' burn-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire crews called to 'out of control' burn-off
'We’ve got two crews from Whanganui in attendance at the moment.'
![Watch: Recycling plant catches fire in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Recycling plant catches fire in Auckland
A witness described seeing black smoke everywhere.
![Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
![Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash
'Woody was a real genuine Kiwi who loved to ride and loved his mates.'
![Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
![Watch: Armed police storm Leo Molloy’s waterfront bar to arrest alleged kidnappers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Armed police storm Leo Molloy’s waterfront bar to arrest alleged kidnappers
Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.
!['Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address
Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.
!['Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
![Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
![One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.
![Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
![Fire in vacant Whanganui building under investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire in vacant Whanganui building under investigation
“When we arrived, it was well involved."
![One person thrown from vehicle in single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person thrown from vehicle in single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
The highway remains open to northbound traffic.
!['Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.
![Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed
The victim is recovering in hospital.
![Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body
Police say their scene examination is almost over.
![Crash pair remain in hospital after motorists doused one injured man with water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crash pair remain in hospital after motorists doused one injured man with water
Critically-injured man in his 30s flown to hospital by rescue helicopter after crash.
!['Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
![Inmates and staff get food poisoning from curry at British prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inmates and staff get food poisoning from curry at British prison
Some prisoners were slurring their words, giddy and in distress.