Malaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victim
The man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.
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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.
Police: Armed woman points gun at officers, takes patrol car, crashes it
The woman was arrested a short distance away from the scene.
Police guard at sudden-death property in Christchurch
A post-mortem will be undertaken on the body tomorrow.
Man dies at Omanawa Falls
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.
Focus: Behind the scene of Auckland's rescue helicopter crew
Baby born in the air, erupting volcano, shootings, sinking boats - meet the team who saved hundreds this year. Video / Michael Craig
'I just sat with the body and cried': Wife dies in husband's arms in Christmas Eve cycling accident
Kana Hirose, 50, died on December 24 after a freak fall on the isolated Great Taste trail.
Homicide investigation: Armed police search Mongols gang headquarters
Homicide investigation in Christchurch after death reported to police
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Emergency services responding to water incident at Milford Beach
Police and ambulance services are responding to the incident at Milford Beach.
Manhunt after assault at Parnell backpackers, one injured
Police are hunting for a person following an assault at a Parnell backpackers.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Two hurt in Otago crash, SH6 closed near Gibbston
Motorists have been advised to delay their journey or take another route.
Death on the water: Body recovered from sea off Kaikōura coast
Emergency services were alerted earlier this morning.
Woman in 70s dies while swimming at Beach Haven
The woman was pulled from the water by locals but could not be revived.
Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
Police are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.
Campervan rolls in NY Eve crash: Three people injured
Emergency services have rushed to the scene.