Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report
The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.
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Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.
Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.
Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault
A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen
One dead in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Police catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-run
Four young people were taken into police custody.
Firefighters free person after car ploughs into house
The crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
Person critically injured in truck crash, major Auckland road reopens
The crash happened just after 2am but is still causing delays.
Editorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing list
OPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.
Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued
Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
'Elusive' man arrested after armed police, dog squad raid Northland home
The man had several warrants out for his arrest for serious offences.
Police called to sudden death in Mt Wellington
Police have said the death was not suspicious.
'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation
No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.
Police investigations continue after death at retirement village
Police were still at the scene today.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay community
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.
'Six feet from her head': Alleged drunk driver crashes into Auckland home, narrowly misses girl
The driver allegedly blew almost four times the legal alcohol limit.
Thousands of ambulance officers to strike as sector in 'worst state' ever seen
The nationwide withdrawal of labour twice later this month is described as a last resort.
Motorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver
'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision
Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.
Car collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wall
Emergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house.
'Can't park there': Car suspended over 3m drop after crashing into North Shore house
Police said a crane may be needed to remove the car from where it is.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Security guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robbery
Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied
Riverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reeling
Community is in shock, says mayor.
Two people dead and one missing after boat capsizes in Riverton, Southland
Two people were retrieved from the water and taken to Southland Hospital.