Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
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Man seriously injured in van crash on Mata Rd near Tokomaru Bay
Fire allowed to burn-off, three suffer minor injuries in Whareratas crash
Rescue chopper auction raise $113,000 as trust chairman Willock steps down
'.An incredible man who has totally dedicated his life to the betterment of others.'
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
Police car involved in two-vehicle crash near Timaru
Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Paramedic gives ‘shout out’ to unknown man who saved paraglider’s life at Muriwai Beach
The paraglider is in a serious but stable condition after an incident at Muriwai Beach.
Man found deceased in a crashed SUV
Man found deceased Friday morning after his vehicle hit a building at Awapuni.
Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.
'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce Commission
Doctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.
One dead, one seriously injured following two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
One person remains in a serious condition at Palmerston North Hospital.
Electric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injured
The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
Major police operation on Auckland harbour today - why locals need not worry
The exercise will simulate a disaster on a commuter ferry.
Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Child tumbles from cliff on remote hiking track, survives 20m fall
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the bottom of a cliff near Pinnacles Hut.
Child dies in Waikato driveway incident
Emergency services were not able to revive the child.
Hundreds lose power after Rotorua crash
There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.
Napier siege hero paramedic's 50 years of service recognised
Paramedic awarded for bravery rescued a wounded officer and a solo yachtsman at sea.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.
Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
Dog walker filmed walking in middle of dark road shortly before being fatally hit
The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.
Man found dead on highway near Raglan
Police are looking for vehicles of interest, a Ford Falcon and a Mazda Axela.
Whangārei police actively investigating after man shot in Ōtangarei
The shot man is now in a stable condition and three men have been arrested.
Arson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fire
The house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
Police refer Tūrangi double deaths to coroner
Two people were found dead at a residential address on August 15.
'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergency
Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.