'Ram raids down 80 percent'
Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ
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'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.
Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin
A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
KSM recipient says honour is for his colleagues, students and family
Ian Campbell says he feels honoured to join the ranks of leaders he admires.
KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer
'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'
Evacuations stood down after Canterbury fire, five other blazes contained
MetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.
Watch: Thick smoke billows from Auckland car wrecker's fire
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze spewing out thick black smoke.
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished
The fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.
Emergency incident at Onehunga mall
There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied
Woman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fire
Up to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.
Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
One person dead after truck and car collide near Hamilton
The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.