Men floating down flooded river on a mattress 'reckless and stupid'
Police intercepted the 'lilo' near the Brookfields Bridge.
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Police inquiry after man dies in Napier's Clive Square
Police are looking into the sudden death of a man near the centre of Napier.
Driveway tragedy: Dad's heartbreak after daughter run over - coroner reveals findings
Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.
One dead, others injured after crash in Tasman District
The road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Driver injured, road closed after logging truck rolls
Crash was reported to emergency services around 2.50pm.
Ammonia leak at meat-processing plant in Southland
Fire crews have isolated part of the building.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Flooding chaos - huge thunder storm causes havoc; 4000 lightning strikes
Many parts of the North Island are bearing the brunt of thunderstorms and torrential rain.
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
One dead, two seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash
An LPG tanker was among the vehicles involved in the crash north of Wellington.
Person seriously injured after crashing into Warkworth supermarket
Police said there are currently no reports of injuries inside the store.
'I saw way too much': Witness' horror as man killed after being hit by four cars - only one stopped
Graphic content warning: 'It's terrible. We just can't believe it.'
'Heartbreaking, tragic': Top skydiver, Auckland Uni worker killed after mid-air collision
"The community is hurting for sure. It's obviously heartbreaking and so tragic."
Wellingtonians urged to keep 111 for emergencies following record Covid calls
Sunday was the busiest non-New Year's Eve period ever, says Wellington Free Ambulance.
Record 111 calls made to ambulance services over weekend
St John and Wellington Free Ambulance recorded 2322 calls nationwide at its peak on Sunday
'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
Homicide investigation following death of man in Hamilton overnight
The man had sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, police said.
Fatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near Ashburton
The crash was reported to police just after midday.
Three injured after Auckland shooting, teen arrested
Emergency services rushed to Fort St in the CBD just before 2am.
'Shocking' attack: Man killed in front of families in town's main street
A homicide investigation has been launched after an attack in front of families.
Focus: Police gather in Wellington as protesters prepare for raid
Focus: Police gather in big numbers in Wellington as protesters prepare for raid. Video / NZ Herald
150 staff unwell: St John workload up 31% in Auckland
Covid patients with queries are being urged to call their GP or Healthline instead of 111.
SH3 South Taranaki near Mokoia blocked following crash
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Serious crash blocks SH59 at Pukerua
A serious crash has blocked a section of State Highway 59 near Onepu Rd, Pukerua.
Man dies in workplace incident at transport depot in Carterton
Emergency teams are at the transport depot in Carterton.
Plane with broken landing gear touches down safely
The plane with one person on board landed safely at 6.45pm at Masterton Airport.
Person in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulance
The tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.
Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours
Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.
Person dies after medical incident on Auckland motorway
Emergency services attended the incident around 3.15pm.
Focus: Police Association boss describes cops mood as protest could go for months
President of the Police Association Chris Cahill describes the mood within police as he says the protest could go on for months. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard
Sydney shark attack victim hoped soon to be married
The 35-year-old man killed by a shark at a Sydney beach loved the water and wildlife.
'Redeployment options' considered for Eastern District police staff stood down over mandates
Police staff stood down over vaccination order
Three people injured in crash on Auckland motorway
Crash involving truck and car on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.
One person critically injured after Auckland water incident
Emergency services were called to the pools t just before 5pm.