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Serious injuries after SH1 crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.
Safety warning after plane breaks up mid-flight: Pilot and passenger killed
Safety warning after plane crash south of Dargaville killed two men
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Ngatea, Waikato
Police are keen to speak any truckies who may have noticed something on SH2 early today.
Auckland city managed-isolation hotel evacuated after alarm
The hotel guests were seen filing into a street in the CBD.
Strange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Two people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.
Man trapped in ute after crash inside Taradale reserve
Police, firefighters and ambulance called to Trigg Cres, near Dolbel Reserve.
Two arrested in Mosgiel after threat to shoot police
A man lies on the ground as the police AOS squad examine the scene. Photo / Craig Baxter / ODT
Emergency callout after person gets stuck at top of Wellington waterfall
The incident has sparked a full-scale emergency response.
Scrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injured
Fourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.
Death at Ports of Auckland - worker killed, investigation underway
A stevedore has been killed at Ports of Auckland after shipping container incident
Focus Live: Police commissioner Andrew Coster reacts to the sentencing of the Christchurch gunman
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said while today's sentencing was an important milestone in the judicial process, 'it should not overshadow the incredible stories of determination and survival of victims'. Video / RNZ
Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park
The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Coroner releases findings into death of Rotorua toddler in hot car
The temperature inside the car was measured to be between 51 and 71C.
Three injured after car rolls at Kariotahi Beach
One person suffered serious injuries in the crash, while two others have moderate injuries
No charges after 4-month-old Waikato baby dies in hot car
Waiata Edwards was sleeping in a bassinet in a van while home renovations were being done.
Arrowtown road closed after serious crash
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road at Arrowtown.
Auckland anti-lockdown protesters take to the streets
Up to 150 protesters take to the streets of Auckland to protest mask-wearing and lockdowns. Video / Ben Leahy
Person dies suddenly in Auckland, police guarding apartments
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in South Auckland.
Suspicious package closes central Wellington street
Cuba St was cordoned off but has now reopened.
Christchurch terror attack: Heightened security around courthouse for mass murderer sentencing next week
Police will be 'highly visible' around Christchurch next week.
Can't swim? Speak up, don't be embarrassed, coroner's recommendation after drowning of foreign student
Coroner recommends not being embarrassed to admit lack of swimming ability.
Missing tramper airlifted to safety at Tongariro Crossing
The rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.
Focus Live: Police set up checkpoints around Auckland
Police have set up roadblocks around the wider Auckland area in a bid to stop further community spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Video / Will Trafford
Person critical after hit-and-run in Waikato
The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Truck driver trapped after plunge down bank
A large truck has gone 10 metres over a bank, trapping the seriously injured driver.
Dramatic armed police raid sparked by road rage attack in Gulf Harbour
Police are still hunting for the alleged attacker but have found two firearms.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Hikurangi
Police say the road is closed and diversions are in place.
One person dead after crash in Morrinsville
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened about 3.55pm.
One person seriously injured in Hamilton house fire
Emergency services were called to the Halberg Crescent house at 2pm.
Deadly hit-and-run: Man appears in court
Locals in quiet Christchurch cul-de-sac report row before incident.
One dead after car slams into lamppost in Christchurch
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Barrington St area in Spreydon.