'Significant drop' in injury-related hospital admissions during lockdown
Medical experts say hospitals should offer full services until resources run dry.
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'He snapped': Dead man's family not angry at police after shooting
Hitesh Lal was shot dead by police but his family say they are not angry at the officer.
Police investigate devastating house fire in Whangārei
A person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.
Police treating man's death as 'unexplained'
Police say a post mortem will be conducted in the next few days.
Man shot dead by police fought with brother over Fiji property before rampage
The man shot dead by police had a long-running feud with family over a Fiji property.
Missing Auckland teen found safe and well
Auckland family grateful for support while teenager was missing for two days.
Damp masks likely to have 'increased risk of exposure' to virus for healthcare workers
"It is believed damp masks may be the source of the breach."
Serious crash Waikato: Car in flames after hitting power pole, one person critically injured
Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.
Auckland pedestrian's 'terrifying' near-miss sparks warning
'This guy almost collected three people.'
Police name man shot dead in Papatoetoe
Police speaking to several witnesses as probe into the serious incident continues.
Residents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, properties
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
Woman charged over spitting at staff on Auckland train
The woman is due to appear before the Auckland District Court on Friday.
Man with machete calls 111, threatens to 'kill people' before police shoot him dead
The man shot dead by police in Papatoetoe called 111 and threatened to "kill people".
Lockdown to lift in a week, what does it mean for our emergency services?
'We urge all New Zealanders to keep up the good work by staying local.'
Machete-wielding man shot dead believed to have moved to NZ from Fiji
The investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by police in Papatoetoe continues.
Police shoot dead man with machete; worried residents' 13 calls
Police received multiple calls about a man causing damage in a Papatoetoe street.
Focus: Man shot dead after wielding machete
Focus: A man was shot dead early Monday morning after wielding a machete on Central Ave, Papatoetoe. Video / Supplied
One person injured in West Auckland explosion
One person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.
Focus: Man arrested after hospital staff car break-ins
Focus: A 45-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged spate of car break-ins at Auckland and Middlemore Hospitals. Video / File
Train passenger spits at worker in Auckland: Do you know this woman?
Police "appalled", launch appeal to identify couple involved in spitting incident.
Police seek to identify couple after woman spat at AT workers
Police say they are "appalled" at this type of behaviour.
Local Focus: Lockdown giving homeless chance to change
Charities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Thinking of going for a drive this weekend? Police to remain 'highly visible'
Pack that surfboard away - we are not in alert level 3 just yet.
Lost boy reunited with family after public police appeal
Police found an unattended child in Sockburn, Christchurch.
Editorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroes
WE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.
Part of Auckland's Southern Motorway closed since 4pm
Emergency services were called to the crash at 4pm and remain at the scene.
Stag attack victim much-loved firefighter
Firefighter killed by stag was respected professional committed to serving his community.
'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
Rescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure Island
A person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.
Lockdown breaches almost at 500 as people continue to ignore rules
Almost 500 people have breached the national Covid-19 lockdown rules.
Sudden death at apartment in Glen Eden, West Auckland, not suspicious
Police officers wearing face masks and gloves were at scene.
Missing Northland diver's body recovered after 10 days
"We are only sorry it wasn't a better outcome for the diver, his whānau and friends."
Police urge people to stay home this Easter
Nearly 300 people have been caught breaking the rules since the lockdown began.
It's not just the Health Minister: 291 Kiwis caught breaching lockdown rules
Police want people to stay off the water, stay home and stay safe.