Person hurt in fire at Canterbury property, blaze at vacant house in central Christchurch
The person was taken to hospital with burns.
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Car mounts kerb, fatally strikes man walking dog in rush-hour crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
Police guarding scene after Massey house fire overnight
The blaze on Don Buck Rd was reported at 10pm.
'Massive thud': Pedestrian dies following crash in Mt Albert
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
Masked men throw 'fire bomb' at vehicle in Dannevirke
A Dannevirke family watched as their ute went up in flames. Video / Annette Lilo
Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Firefighting family following in father's footsteps
'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'
SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Flames seen coming from aircraft over Queenstown
An aircraft travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne appears to have fire coming from an engine Video / Aaron Henderson / Dani Wilson / High wings photography / Supplied
Search for shirtless man who vanished in Whanganui River ongoing; rāhui in place
Police, Coastguard and Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service are responding.
Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior
Carole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.
Woman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West Auckland
The woman and the man were known to each other, police say.
Police examine car as serious incident closes road in Massey
Police have been examining the scene on Moire Rd through the night.
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.
'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire
Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.
Police working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in fire
Police are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.
'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fire
A police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.
Man arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae Beach
A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.
Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR
An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.
'Ram raids down 80 percent'
Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ
'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'
Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.
White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
Auckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North Shore
Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.
Mt Albert house fire causing disruptions, roads closed as smoke billows
Neighbours said they grabbed their passports and bolted when they saw the flames.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze
Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.
Truck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expressway
Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.
Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation
Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.