Editorial: Treat ambulance funding seriously
We say: Funding injection for ambulance services is welcome but long-term solution needed.
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Homicide investigation underway after man killed in Seaside Park, Otahuhu
Homicide investigation underway after man killed in Seaside Park, Otahuhu.
Two in hospital after stabbing in South Auckland
Two people have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in South Auckland.
St John strike action dispute between unions as pay negotiations heat up
Morale among some St John staff is "horrendous" since the $21m payout by the Government.
Grandmother called cops before grandson killed in police chase
Grieving grandmother of 15-year-old says she was the one who called police.
Search continues for missing tramper Timothy Clements
Police Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.
Tyler died skydiving in NZ 18 months ago. His family want answers
"We all feel really dead inside; there's nothing we can do. There's no help ..."
Farewell to a 'troublemaker, in an innocent sense'
"He always had the last laugh. He was an absolute hoot."
Technician who received electrical burns released from hospital 'in good spirits'
An eyewitness described seeing a man "on fire" after an explosion at a Vector transformer.
Ambulance is on fire at Otahuhu train station
Ambulance is on fire at Otahuhu train station.
Ambulance fire at Otahuhu train station: Patient and carer safely evacuated
An ambulance caught fire in Otahuhu, while on its way to Auckland Hospital.
Soldier shot during live training exercise at Ardmore base
Soldier said to be in a moderate condition with a wound to his upper arm.
Horror as man 'on fire' after South Auckland transformer explosion
The man is in serious condition after a transformer blast at Frucor in Manukau.
'We thought she was going to die': Witness describes horrific crash in West Auckland
"We thought she was going to die, but once they got her out she was still alive."
Search for man after vehicle careers into Awakino River
One of the occupants managed to escape but another man remains missing today.
Serious crash closes road in Takanini
Emergency services are currently on the scene of the incident on Mill Rd.
Search suspended for man missing after jet boat crash on the West Coast
The searches have been temporarily suspended today due to conditions on the river.
Man dies from injuries in Pukekohe fire
Emergency services are currently at the blaze on Crosbie Rd.
'We have to find you': Partner's heartbreak after jet boat crash
Two men were washed downstream on the Taramakau River after a jet boat crash on Friday.
Six people injured after three-car crash closes SH1
The road was currently blocked and motorists were asked to avoid the area.
Serious injuries in crashes on rural North Island roads
Emergency services are on the scene.
Man dies days after crash
The 31-year-old was initially reported to be critically injured.
Suspicious package uplifted by NZ Defence Force at North Shore, Auckland
The NZ Defence Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team are in attendance.
Lanes cleared after crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The driver was taken to Auckland hospital in a serious condition.
Chopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'
"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."
Fox Glacier helicopter crash: Owner pays families $125k each and apologises
Four Britons, two Australians, and pilot Mitch Gameren died when the helicopter crashed.
One person has died following a shooting in Otara, South Auckland
Emergency services were called to the incident on Piako St shortly after 2.50pm.
Car ploughs into fence of Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Emergency services cordoned off the footpath near the scene of the incident.
Security guard attacked at Waikato Hospital lucky to be alive
A man alleged to have assaulted staff has been remanded for mental health assessment.
Twisted wreckage: Photos reveal horrific head-on smash
One person is in a critical condition.
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire destroys their home
Ray and Reta Milovale couldn't do anything as flames engulfed their Papatoetoe home.
Fire at Koromatua Road
Fire at Koromatua Rd, Hamilton. An elderly couple managed to escape with their lives after being alerted to the blaze by smoke alarms.
Serious injuries after person trapped under campervan
A rescue helicopter en route to the scene from Dunedin.