A 42-year-old man was arrested today in relation to the incident on March 5, in Patutahi.

Road from Tuakau to Port Waikato closed at this stage.

Police say they're committed to locating and arresting offenders as quickly as possible.

Three crews attended the fire in Vesty Avenue.

"His actions in no doubt assisted emergency services this morning," say police.

Jury hears from first responders who arrived at scene minutes after 111 call was placed.

A car crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hillcrest and Station Rds in Papatoetoe.

All-female group rocked by the tragic event and wanted to do something to help.

Police say deceased woman and the arrested man were known to each other.

Emergency services were called to the incident in the early hours of Friday morning.

The scene of the house fire on Holdsworth Ave, Mt Roskill. Video / Ashneel Prakash

A local told the Herald the whitebaiter who died was a 74-year-old man.

Focus Live Earlier: Police give statement regarding Gore man who rammed two police cars, stole two Glock pistols. Video / Troy Scott

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised of both crashes.

St Johns said multiple people were treated for minor injuries.

Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.

Auckland may feel some reprieve today, but the trough is expected to move to the east.

Chaos on the Auckland waterfront, with reports a sea plane has sunk and cars in the ocean.

Family of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.

"In my 30 years of driving, it was the closest it has ever been."

SH1 is expected to be closed for some time.

Emergency services were called to the two-car crash near Whanganui.

The man, aged 75, had been fly fishing in the Tukituki River.

The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, died in the crash.

Police said they received reports of an assault on Gifford Ave around 3.10am.

A man has received critical injuries following a serious assault in Mount Roskill, Auckland early Sunday morning. Video / Hayden Woodward

A young man was the victim of last night's fatal crash.

The Serious Crash Unit is on the way to the crash scene tonight.

The massive $3 million haul of cocaine washed up on a West Auckland beach yesterday.

Focus Live Earlier: Police press conference on major meth bust.