North Canterbury wildfire ‘not controlled or contained’, fire services warn
'The fire has jumped the containment line.'
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'No means of escape': Two girls plucked from rocks in dramatic Muriwai Beach rescue
The pair were stuck on rocks as the tide rose around them, leaving them with no escape.
Child rescued from island in pond in South Auckland
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Man arrested in Glen Eden over fatal shooting in Onehunga
A 32-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow charged with murder.
Watch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doors
Fire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Two people charged after Mt Wellington homicide
Two people are due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Memorial plaque honours Korean ski champs killed in Geraldine crash
Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels
One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.
State highway to close for police investigation days after serious crash
The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.
Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed
Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.
Chopper crew to the rescue of injured walker
Call-out to Tuahine Point after walker suffers leg injury
Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crash
One athlete was seriously injured.
Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui
Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.
Blockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insects
The victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.
Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed
A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.
Police investigation launched after man dies hunting near Tolaga Bay
The man was airlifted to Gisborne Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
Multiple people injured in Sydney stabbing incident
Four people - including a police officer - injured in suspected stabbing in Sydney.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Victim was a ‘beautiful soul’, tennis club says
'The court was busy - it’s a vibrant, busy place on a Saturday,' a neighbour said.
Editorial: ‘Gutted’ ambulance workers deserve better
OPINION: This week brought the first strikes by ambulance workers in NZ.
Homicide probe launched after injured man dies at Blockhouse Bay tennis club
Armed police are investigating after a man was fatally injured by another person.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas
Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road in North Island
Emergency services were called to the accident scene just after 9.30am today.
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire
Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.
Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise
City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham
Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise
Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.
Korean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash
'Losing so many lives at once is shocking and our hearts go out to those involved.'