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One dead in Orewa home garage fire
Authorities working to understand circumstances of the death.
Pedestrian killed on motorway on-ramp in South Auckland
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on the Otara on-ramp to SH1.
Humble hero: I'm just hoping for the best for Ricky May
Modest hero Ellie Barron tells how she gave CPR to top reinsman after collapse at track.
Homunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chop
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
SH1 blocked: Car towing boat smashes into power pole causing scrub fire
Police say the road south of Baldrock Rd has been blocked.
Pedestrian hit by car in central Auckland carpark
Police were called to the incident on Howe St about 1.45pm.
Harbour Bridge crash adds to heavy delays for holidaymakers
Traffic on SH1 is expected to be busy with holiday journeys most of the day.
Sleeping woman dead after vehicle crashes into tent
Initial inquiries indicate handbrake on a vehicle above her tent had failed.
'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified
Three serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.
One person critically hurt, six others injured in serious SH27 crash in Waikato
Emergency Services were alerted to the two vehicle crash at 12:05pm.
Christchurch airport murder: Man appears in court
Homicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.
Two people seriously injured after bus collides with car in Takapuna
Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team assisting with investigation.
With Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New Year
Focus Live: With Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New Year.
Christchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrow
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.
Focus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central Queenstown
Focus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central Queenstown. Video / James Allan
Fire at central Auckland restaurant contained
A witness at the scene told the Herald a "bloom of smoke is coming from the building".
Airport homicide: Police focus on Air NZ facility
Man in custody after woman found with critical injuries dies soon after discovery.
Man knocked unconscious: Police appeal for information on assault
Male victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.
'He looked lifeless': Residents in shock after two found dead, child critically hurt
Residents had been left feeling shaken after two people died in quiet suburban street.
30-year-old woman dead after crash in Nelson
A police spokesperson said the woman died at Christchurch Hospital this morning.
Three doses in one pill: Warning over super-strong drugs in NZ this summer
"Users are advised that the only way to guarantee safety is to not take them."
Man struck on head by rearing horse fighting for his life
The man was sedated at the scene, and remains critical.
Annual road toll now at 351 after crash kills one in Waitomo
State Highway 3 at Piopio is blocked this morning following a serious crash.
Police name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi Lakes
He was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.
Man in serious condition after fall on vessel near Waiheke
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury near Waiheke.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey home
Neighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.
Kiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji
Seventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
One dead in Far North tractor accident near beach
The fatal tractor accident is understood to have happened near a beach.
John Roughan: Didn't we set up emergency services to take risks?
COMMENT: From Pike River to White Island, government officials have been averse to risk.
One dead in Blenheim crash, first holiday road toll victim
The crash is the first fatality of the Christmas road toll period.
Auckland child killed in Southland driveway incident
Police have released the name of the dead child.