'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
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Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
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One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Reports of serious injuries after pedestrian, vehicle crash in Lower Hutt
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 7.15pm.
Daring rescue operation saves three men after boat capsizes
Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.
Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.
Ōrākei house fire: One seriously injured
Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.
Firefighters battle Ōrākei house fire, one person seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the blaze at 9.45am.
Mountain bike rider dies after incident on popular Queenstown track
Emergency services were called to the scene before 11am today.
Cyclist critical after Palmerston North crash
Police are looking for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.
'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fire
Sister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family.
One seriously injured after vehicle and cyclist crash in Christchurch
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays after road closed.
SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC cover
The volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.
Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'
'Nothing short of a tragedy': Child's death after routine tonsil surgery rare: surgeon
Several investigations are under way after the 6-year-old died in Auckland last week.
Apartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from building
Fire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.
Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
Person in serious condition after crash near Ōhaupō
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
State Highway 1 in Dome Valley now open after earlier crash
The crash was reported to police around 3.45pm.
Police name man killed in Penrose train and vehicle collision
The train pushed the car, leaving it completely under the train.
Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club
The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.
Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
'We have spoken with a number of people': Police say no charges laid in Auckland homicide
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
28,000 banned heaters still in NZ homes pose ‘significant risk to lives’
28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.
Pilot dead after glider crashes on to golf course
It is understood a number of golfers saw the incident unfold.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Auckland
The pedestrian was taken to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition.
Body found after Ashburton house fire
A body was found in the debris by investigators on Sunday morning.
Video shows final moment of aid workers killed in Gaza attack, contradicts Israeli claims
The footage contradicts Israeli claims about not targeting ambulances.
Homicide investigation launched after fatal Manurewa stabbing
Police said a man was found critically injured with stab wounds overnight.
One dead, another critically injured after vehicle crashes into building
Three ambulances and a helicopter responded to the Woodville crash.