Fatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugs
At least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner
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Two in hospital after car hits house in retirement village
One person was seriously hurt in the incident on Hennessy Place.
Daughter home for surprise visit is shot by mum
US woman was startled by "stranger" coming through her bedroom door at 9pm.
Two people injured after car crashed into house in Birkenhead, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash on Maritime Terrace about 5.30pm last night.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Christchurch
The incident was in Phillipstown and emergency services ask that people avoid the area.
Two hospitalised after truck takes out power pole
One person has suffered electrical burns after a truck crashed into a power pole.
Air Ambulance appeal month sparks gratitude
A Whanganui family wants people to support the Starship National Air Ambulance appeal.
'They're from our country': Language help for bus crash survivors
Rotorua's Chinese community comes together in a time of tragedy.
Two bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identified
The two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.
Death at Reading Cinemas in Napier
A man died of a medical event at a Napier movie theatre late on Thursday morning.
Paramedic who helped Otara family identified
The paramedic who went above and beyond the call of duty has been identified.
Call for compulsory seatbelts following horrific bus crash
"If the occupants of that bus had been wearing seatbelts, they'd probably be alive."
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Focus: Firefighters work to control a fire at Allan Brewster Leisure Centre in Papatoetoe
Focus: Firefighters work to control a fire at Allan Brewster Leisure Centre in Papatoetoe. Video / Dean Purcell
Woman charged with murdering Ōtāhuhu man
The woman is scheduled to appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow.
Girl suffers critical head injuries skiing at Mt Hutt
A child and a man were seriously injured at the weekend on the Canterbury slopes.
Police recover man's body from Muriwai Beach
Emergency services have recovered a man's body from Muriwai Beach.
Deadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescue
The grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.
Police investigating after teen shot in South Auckland
The incident took place shortly after 5pm yesterday evening, at an address in Bairds Rd.
Shot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warning
Rotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".
Bridge blaze: Two lanes to close again, five hours of chaos
You crash one truck and Auckland comes to a standstill.
Focus: Truck crash, fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Focus: Truck crash, fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / NZ Herald
Dramatic end to police chase near Rotorua
The dramatic end to the police chase near Rotorua. Video / Supplied
Rescuers fail to recover floating body at Muriwai
Rough conditions have stopped rescue teams reaching a body in waters near Muriwai Beach.
Six helicopter fire crews battling grass fire near Queenstown
The blaze started as a controlled burnoff but got out of hand.
Helicopters on standby for out of control burnoff
A grass burn off just outside Queenstown has raged out of control this evening.
'Don't know why you're freaking out': Woman drowns on phone to 911
The 911 dispatcher told Debra Stevens to "shut up" while she drowned.
'God, it's dramatic': Body found after major house fire
A body has been found inside a house engulfed in fire.
South Auckland Police seek gunman after aggravated robbery
The robbery took place at a Māngere store last night.
Focus: Rest home residents treated for smoke inhalation after fire
Focus: Rest home residents treated for smoke inhalation after fire. Video / NZ Herald
Toddler's death: Head injury 'catastrophic', court told
Pathologist says slain toddler Ariah Roberts died a violent deliberate death.
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Focus: Two people treated for smoke inhalation in Queenstown house fire. Video / James Allen
Violent blood-letting linked to gangs, organised crime
"What we are seeing is that firearms are the big player in this."