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Body found in search for missing climber at Mt Earnslaw
The climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.
Man dies at Auckland Airport after mid-air emergency on Jetstar flight
A mid-air emergency call was made from a Jetstar flight from the Gold Coast this afternoon
'They saved his life': Crew praised after Wiggle suffers on-stage heart attack
A nurse in the audience also came to the Yellow Wiggle's aid after he collapsed off-stage.
Local Focus: Defib dairy could be a lifesaver in Hamurana
Defibs installed in Hamurana and East Rotoiti. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thunderstorms close motorways, flood theme parks in Queensland
Parts of Queensland are flooded after 'life-threatening' flash floods hit the state
Firefighters battling grass fire in west Christchurch
The fire is 200m by 30m in size, but has been contained.
Person seriously injured after Taranaki cliff fall
The person had to be rescued from the water below the cliff.
Backlash to plans for honour parade
Brisbane City Council's plans for a parade is seen as a "publicity stunt" by firefighters
Local hero says he as been 'blacklisted' by the RFS
Local hero headed an odds-defying effort to save the tiny New South Wales town.
Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
Te Awamutu firefighters battling blaze at Paterangi Rd refuse station
Te Awamutu firefighters battling blaze at Paterangi Rd refuse station. Video / Dean Taylor
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.
Tour company resumes trips to Moutohorā/Whale Island
No prohibitions had been placed on Moutohorā/Whale Island following the eruption.
Harbour tragedy: Pair's harrowing survival as companion drowns
Two people managed to swim to shore while a third person died at Manukau Heads last night.
One dead in workplace incident in Christchurch
Fatal incident at a workplace on Distribution Lane in Sockburn.
Mike King shares graphic photos of motorcycle crash injuries
Mike King visually shared his journey to hospital, and thanked those who helped him.
Focus: Fatal crash between two cars and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd, Queenstown
Focus: Fatal crash between two cars and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd, Queenstown. Video / James Allan
Police respond to emergency incident in Papakura, one injured
The condition of the patient is not yet known.
Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues
The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".
Castlepoint shooting: Two found dead at house identified
A firearm has been found at the address and police are not seeking any other weapons.
Son mourns dad's loss on Tongariro Crossing: 'It was an amazing place to die'
A tourist suffering from cancer died with his son holding his hand on Tongariro Crossing.
Runaway bus: Workers who rescued toddler called heroes
Police and WorkSafe have begun investigating the horror bus incident in central Auckland.
Search for missing kayaker now focused on body recovery
The kayaker was checking fishing nets on Lake Ellesmere when he went missing.
Focus Live: Two people were found dead following a firearms incident early this morning in Wairarapa
Focus Live: Two people were found dead following a firearms incident in Wairarapa.
Focus: Eyewitness Satender Phogat describes the moment he raced to help those trapped under a sightseeing bus that ploughed through pedestrians in Auckland CBD
Focus: Eyewitness Satender Phogat describes the moment he raced to help those trapped under a sightseeing bus that ploughed through pedestrians in Auckland CBD. Video / Ben Leahy / Jason Oxenham
Focus Live: Runaway bus ploughs through pedestrians in Auckland CBD
Focus Live: Runaway bus ploughs through pedestrians in Auckland CBD. Video / TVNZ / Jason Oxenham
Horror crash: Woman with child 'went under' runaway bus
Bystanders rushed to help woman and baby under driverless bus.
Two dead in Wairarapa shooting
Two bodies were found at a residential property in the Wairarapa.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
A raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.
Assault at Auckland's Paremoremo prison, prisoner placed in segregation
Over 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.
Fire on Auckland's Mt Richmond
A total of 16 firefighters are at the scene in Auckland's Mt Wellington.
Person injured in small plane crash in Northland
A small plane has crashed in Northland this morning.
Over 1 billion animals killed in Aussie bush-fires
The fire crisis has "hastened extinction" for some species.