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'They were very lucky': Rescue helicopter paramedic recalls life on the frontline

Former NZer of the Year Doug Flett has spent almost three decades on the frontline.

Timaru fatal crash: Dad 'heartbroken'; driver posts apology from hospital bed

Friends and family are paying tribute to five teens killed in a horrific crash in Timaru.

Focus: Police talk to media regarding Timaru crash that killed 5 boys

Timaru crash: Five dead, driver stable - all local teenage boys. Video / George Heard

'Be prepared to walk' in case of a tsunami threat, warns Hawke's Bay Civil Defence

About 20,000 Hawke's Bay properties are located in tsunami evacuation zones.

Five teens killed in overloaded, speeding car; one found in boot

"It is a tragedy and it will reverberate around our community for a long time."

'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded car

Five people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.

Auckland trains delayed: Trespasser on the tracks

Police called to trespasser on tracks.

Driver dies after smashing into parked car

A person has died after smashing into a parked car in Takanini.

Armed robber raids jewels at Pascoes in Sylvia Park mall

Police are investigating an armed robbery at Sylvia Park's Pascoes jeweller.

Motorcycle, car crash in Auckland: Person critically injured

There was a serious crash in Auckland's West Harbour this afternoon.

Civil Defence alert: No tsunami threat, possible 'unpredictable surges' after 8.2 Pacific earthquake

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula.

Truck crash on Auckland motorway

Truck crash on Auckland motorway. Video / Simon Hayden

Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.

'Massive' fire in East Auckland plastics factory under control

Petrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.

Two critically injured in Maraetai crash, road closed

Maraetai Drive is closed and cordons are expected to be in place for the afternoon.

Alleged 'prolific fraudster' arrested for Facebook scams involving cars and thousands of dollars

A person has been arrested and charged.

Woman in critical condition after serious incident at Christchurch property

Police are investigating after a woman was found critically injured in Christchurch.

House fire: Ten fire crews battle blaze

One person has been treated at the scene.