Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore
'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'
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Quick-thinking driver's dramatic motorway rescue
Keegan Jones leaped into action when he realised the other driver was having a seizure.
Auckland trains halted after car drives on the tracks, driver taken to hospital
The car appeared to be left abandoned on the tracks.
Child dies in water-related incident
All emergency services were called to the London St address.
One dead after day of serious crashes
Police are asking motorists to avoid a busy Kumeu intersection this evening.
Ammonia leak: Fonterra limits staff return due to hazard probe
Ammonia leak delays seasonal return to work for Fonterra Te Rapa site staff.
'Without them Avery wouldn't be here': Brave girl makes it home
Three-year-old's spine was injured in a crash this year.
TVNZ building in Auckland evacuated; Hilary off to the pub
Fire reported in broadcaster's server room.
One dead after tractor incident in Ohauiti, Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the address shortly before 6.30pm
Police appeal for missing New Lynn man: Have you seen Michael Scott?
"Michael's family and police are concerned for his welfare."
Focus: Fire at Commercial Bay shopping centre
Fire broke out in a skip at the multimillion-dollar high-rise construction site on Tuesday night. Video / Will Trafford
Crash survivor: 'I spat my teeth into someone's hand'
Kelsey Tarrant is held together by surgical rods and pins. But her recovery is astounding.
Freak accident: Health stalwart dies on Waiheke Island
80-year-old Paul Cressey died after falling at a Waiheke restaurant and hitting his head.
Person dies at South Taranaki property
Police are working to establish the circumstances of the death.
Fatal crash in Pukekohe
Motorists are asked to avoid the area while this closure is in place.
Call to help six kids left motherless after shock death of 27yo
Mother and her newborn died suddenly. Now her family are fundraising for her children.
One person in hospital after shooting in Northland
Police are investigating a fourth shooting in three days.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
'She dragged me to the house' - injured bystander in police shooting tells of wife's heroics
What started as a routine stop turned into a cop being "slaughtered" in West Auckland.
Focus: Police hunt shooter in West Auckland
Police work to locate the shooter who killed a police officer in West Auckland. Video / Vaimoana Tapaleao / Will Trafford
Focus: Armed police have responded to a serious incident in West Auckland
Armed police respond after two officers were shot in West Auckland. Video / Elaine Taniela / Will Trafford
Man suffers serious burns after explosion in North Canterbury
Emergency services were called to Coopers Creek in Oxford just before 4pm.
Grieving father seeks return of missing Harley to 'keep in memory of his son'
Russell Blackford was killed in a motorcycle crash two years ago.
One dead, one in hospital after crash in Greymouth
The crash happened in Rapahoe, north of Greymouth.
Person on life support after being hit by train
The incident happened on Hinuera Rd in Matamata.
'Too young to die': Family's grief after mum, newborn die
The family of a mother and newborn baby who died suddenly in West Auckland speak.
Serious: Car on fire in Taranaki, police unclear on circumstances
Emergency services were called to the scene - located on Brewer Rd - shortly after 9pm.
Bouncers tried to break up fight before three people stabbed
Police say three people were stabbed in the incident.
Motorcyclist dies in Waikato crash
Police said the crash happened near Tauhei just after 4pm.
Child dies after trailer toppled on to them in Hawke's Bay
The child died when a trailer they were playing on toppled over.
St John facing staff cuts, aims to save $30 million
St John is aiming to save $30 million to survive the economic impacts of Covid-19.
Major delays on Auckland's Southern motorway due to crash
The crash is partially blocking the left southbound lane near the Orams Rd overbridge.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
Industrial building on fire in Sockburn, Christchurch
Major blaze tears through Stockburn factory in Christchurch. Video / Kurt Bayer