'Nothing left': Kiwi family loses two homes in Oz bush fires
"The whole of Conjola Park, it's like it has been wiped off the map."
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One person dead after tree falls on them in Gisborne forestry operation
WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.
Desperate bush fire evacuation: Aussie town given just five minutes to get out
The army is going door-to-door to urgently get residents to leave.
Colville tree fall: Young girl seriously injured
She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
'Not giving up': Badly burned White Island guide month on
Kelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.
White Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
Battling Hawke's Bay forest fire: Firefighters say toughest in 30 years
"The heat, the smoke is pretty bad. You can't see, can't breathe."
Elderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordeal
Fuel was fast running out as the Eagle helicopter searched for the man.
One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River
People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.
Soaring temperatures: Expert warns worst is yet to come for Australia
'We are still a month away from the riskiest time.'
Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
'Saved a man's life': Pregnant woman hailed for efforts after aiding shot man
A pregnant woman has told of aiding a man as he lay injured from a gunshot wound.
Manhunt in Christchurch after person shot on bridge
Shooter and victim were known to each other according to police.
Youth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was saving
Woman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.
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.