Dogs' beach ban hours could be extended
The council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.
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Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
Pedestrian critical after being hit by car in East Auckland
The crash took place on Aviemore Dr, in Highland Park, at 11.40am this morning.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Christchurch gunman allegedly fired at police 'confidently'
The incident is the second police shooting in less than a week.
Dramatic Malaysian ferry fire caught on camera by expat Kiwi
The ferry is burning out of control.
Crash in Randwick Park, South Auckland
Police were called to a property on Charisma Place at 3.25pm.
One dead after jet boat crash near Wanaka
It is the second serious jet boat accident in Central Otago in as many days.
Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Investigation continues into jet boating accident
A woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.
Person seriously injured in Nelson workshop fire
Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.
Motorcyclist dies after Mt Wellington highway crash
The motorcyclist was critically injured and taken to hospital, where he later died.
Man in 20s rushed to hospital after crash near Okaihau
The car is off the road and the person is lying beside it, police say
'He did not deserve to be killed': Family mourn dead man
"I can't sleep, I can barely eat. Every time I close my eyes I can see it.''
One person seriously injured after car rolls west of Auckland
Drivers are advised to take extra care while travelling in wet conditions.
Man in custody after 'family harm incident' turns into blaze
Police told everyone to lock themselves inside, "someone is running around with a knife".
Boaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fish
The boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.
Piha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to council
Piha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.
Gang members in street: Blood-spattered house linked to drug trade
Patched gang members are seen daily in the street, say neighbours.
Teen injured clearing weeds on remote island
Injured teenager part of team clearing weeds from offshore island.
One dead, five injured following Awakino crash
Emergency services are responding to the incident on State Highway 3.
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Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."
18 people treated after chlorine spillage at school
Five crews were in attendance and have cordoned off an area to make it safe.
Courthouse evacuated after 'white powder' find
The New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
Forestry block fatality: Young father struck by a log
Colleagues unable to save young father who was hit by a log
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Ambulances defaced by drivers protesting pay
Ambulances across Auckland have been defaced - by their own drivers.