Terror on the volcano: 'People ran into the sea... everyone was horrifically burnt'
A man who gave first aid to the White Island victims speaks of the horror.
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A young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.
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The eruption has made major headlines around the world
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100 people on Whakaari/White Island when it erupted
Up to 100 people could have been near or on White Island when it erupted.
Sick St John finances a risk for ambulances
St John service cuts would include longer wait times for ambulances, fewer paramedics.
'Looks like hell': World reacts with horror as Australia burns
Media outlets around the world have reacted, saying the country is "choking" as it burns.
Two killed at notorious level crossing
Barrier arms at level crossing too late for pair killed in early morning crash with train.
One dead after being hit by train in South Auckland
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
One critically injured in crash after 'boy-racer congregation'
The person was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital. Two others had minor injuries.
Two people dead after car hits train in Waikato
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Three dead, four injured after horror crash near Kaikoura
A car and truck have collided near Kaikoura.
Person trapped after campervan rolls
Emergency workers are battling to free the person trapped in the vehicle.
Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
Person critical after fight in Hutt carpark
The person is believed to have hit their head and suffered a seizure.
Fire at Manukau Library in South Auckland
About 15 staff members helped evacuate everyone at the library.
Person taken to hospital after incident at Avondale College
One person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Cyclones, twisters and floods: the decade's 10 worst storms
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New twist in case of woman seriously injured by flying fuel cap
The woman suffered serious facial injuries when she was struck by the object.
Ham radio tower incident in Otorohanga
Police and four fire engines attended the scene on Te Kawa Rd.
Focus: Man found dead in campervan in Golflands, East Auckland
A man has been found dead in a campervan near the corner of Tiger Drive and Spalding Rise in the East Auckland suburb of Golflands. Police and Fire and Emergency NZ have since removed the body and the camper van from the scene. Video / Supplied
Cyclist, 59, dies after August truck crash
A man has died after a crash involving a truck in Napier about three months ago.
Triple trouble: Fires tear through house and car, police called to third incident
One person was being checked for smoke inhalation following the house fire.
Family survives driver's fatal heart attack at the wheel
Passenger took control of car after driver's heart attack, potentially saving four lives.
Taradale garage fire: Badly burnt man recovering in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a stable condition.
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Left crying and crouching: Child rescued from sweltering hot car
Fire teams called out to bust a window and rescue young girl from hot car.
Firefighters battle big shed blaze in Hamilton
"On arrival, the building was well ablaze and we have called for more crews."
Cyclist dies after being hit by truck in East Auckland
Road reopens after diversions put in place earlier.
Helicopter rescue for teen injured at Northland waterfall
Teen's back struck rock ledge before he hit water.
Garage fire victim fights for life in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a critical but stable condition.