'Horrible accident': 79yo killed in driveway after being struck by reversing car
Police have named the victim as 79-year-old David Piahana-Wong.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromEmergency Services
Police seek witnesses after man seriously injured in Christchurch
Police are seeking the individuals who assisted the ambulance on the night.
Gagged and hog-tied victim died 'in unimaginable pain' - court told
The trial of two men accused of an Auckland murder has begun in the High Court.
'Soaked in blood': Family's desperate attempt to save stabbing victim
A mother and 12-year-old daughter were "soaked in blood" during life-saving effort.
Seven hurt as car and bus collide in central North Island
Police say they were called to the collision on SH4 near Ruapehu about 3.10pm.
Young man in hospital and two charged after South Auckland stabbing
One person suffered stab wounds and two people face charges.
She was once the only female firefighter in her team, now she's Kumeu's first female chief
"All of a sudden you have 20 other brothers, dads, uncles sort of thing."
Auckland backpackers evacuated due to fire
One person was sent to hospital as a result of the Wellesley St blaze.
Fire closes South New Brighton School; fire investigators, police at scene
"Crews arrived to find three classrooms and one part of an office block well ablaze."
South Auckland fire: 12 trucks used as blaze extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished fires in Wiri and New Windsor overnight.
Northland still tinder-dry despite rain
Watercare: "While we welcomed the rain this week, it provided only light relief."
Arrest made in Ōtara homicide enquiry
"Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, he died at the scene."
Delays on Auckland's motorways following crashes
Crashes on Southern Motorway and Harbour Bridge are slowing down the morning commute.
Coronavirus: NZ patient says her husband has also tested positive
'We've had very, very very, few symptoms,' says Kiwi mum infected with coronavirus.
One critically hurt as armed police reportedly swarm south of Auckland
Tuakau locals have reported armed police and ambulances near the town's cemetery.
Niece granted permanent suppression after dementia patient abuse
Her long-standing mental health issues had played a "significant role" in the offending.
Crime doesn't pay: The $101m dent in criminal activity
"It's not unusual to find significant sums hidden under beds or couches ..."
Worker's hand trapped in machinery in workplace accident
Workplace incident in Tasman Region.
Stolen Range Rover: Concrete mixer halts dramatic chase in West Auckland
Police say the fleeing vehicle was driving in a 'dangerous manner'.
Rotorua councillor says police are 'missing in action'
A Rotorua Lakes councillor says "police cannot keep their head in the sand any longer".
Government ignores pay parity for Māori nurses
Union president says there is a 25 per cent pay disparity.
Investigation after man found dead in water at Brown's Bay
The body of the man was found in water off a popular walkway this morning.
Focus: Cyclist seriously injured after incident with sheep truck
Focus: A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck near Queenstown. Video / James Allan
Killer appeals sentence for machete murder of Auckland church bell-ringer
An Auckland man who killed a 62-year-old with a machete has appealed his sentence.
A sick mum, a son who 'snapped'. And 'two lives ruined'
He was 'isolated and under a great deal of strain in the lead-up to that night'.
Guilty of murder: Son strangled mum then bashed her head in with hammer
Martin Marinovich will be sentenced in April.
Four seriously injured in separate crashes along Southland highway
Three people have been taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.
Man dies after going missing in Southland water incident
The man was part of a group on the water in Southland.
Horror weekend on the roads: Fatal crash, diversions in place
Two crashes near Waitomo after seven people died on North Island roads this weekend.
Deadly crashes: Three killed in Northland smash, four dead in Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene on Whananaki Rd at 2.15am.
A toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.
Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.
Murder or manslaughter? Closing arguments in Martin Marinovich trial
"There is no way she deserved to die at the hands of her son."
Crash causing rush hour delays on Northern Motorway
Motorists are asked to allow extra time until the crash is cleared.