Toddler falls into fire pit in Northland
The toddler has been airlifted to Middlemore Hospital.
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Millions being spent to make Welly resilient
Money is pouring in from different areas to help Wellington become more resilient.
Police name two killed in car crash
The two people killed in the crash were from Napier and Hastings.
Fire at Auckland chemical manufacturing factory
More than 14 fire appliances attended the Auckland fire at its peak.
Police hunting teen over indecent assaults on hospital staff
Police want public help over two indecent assaults in Waikato Hospital staff carpark.
'When we found out someone died it changed everything'
Passengers and residents tell of how a trip to Tūroa ended in tragedy on the mountain.
Wet weekend on the way for most
Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.
Taranaki shooting: Manhunt for multiple offenders
Police were called to the scene last night around 9.30pm.
Paedophile priest: Church's failures 'deeply discouraging'
A paedophile priest from Dunedin may have been offending for 50 years, says an expert.
One injured following shooting at Taranaki hospital
One man has received an injury following an altercation with a group of men.
Mt Ruapehu bus had history of failed inspections
Red flags raised over safety of Mt Ruapehu bus in which Hannah Francis was killed.
State Highway 1 reopens after crash near Te Kauwhata
State Highway 1 has reopened near Hampton Downs following a four-car crash.
No respite for migrant caregiver
'Diligent, reliable, caring, honest, and well-liked' but no chance of residence in NZ.
Police manhunt in Te Kuiti after road closures
Te Kuiti incident reported around 1.45pm, with cordons in place in the town earlier.
Bus crash survivor's chilling account: 'We are going to die'
The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.
'People had blood coming from their heads': One dead, 18 hurt in Ohakune ski bus crash
Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.
Foreign buyers snap up 741 Auckland homes in last 3 months
The overall number of sales to foreign buyers has eased in the latest quarter.
Feral goat put down after being Tasered
Police have released graphic video of the goat being tasered 13 times.
Meth-dealing arrest after residents' complaints
Members of the public have helped police arrest an alleged meth-dealer in Lower Hutt.
Huka Lodge: When only the best will do
Huka Lodge embodies the effortless perfection expected by its well-heeled clientele.
Fatal crash despite ongoing safety changes
Notorious intersection claims another life as safety improvements only months away.
Gales tipped for Wellington and south as cold front moves in
Winds of up to 120 km/h expected in the South Island today and in Wellington tonight.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
Defence's closing arguments in Black Power trial
Lawyer claims client was just at the scene of the shooting to see what was going on.
Baker awarded $8k after being sacked for throwing dough
Baker did not commit serious misconduct when he threw a ball of dough at a colleague.
Police call for witnesses to alleged assault
Police are trying to work out how a woman suffered serious facial injuries.
Whale-watchers urged not to stop on motorway
Police are warning whale-watchers not to stop on the motorway, after several near misses.
Five winter spots for the kids
Sara Dajani looks at the best destinations for family holidays around the North Island.
City runs out of rubbish stickers
Rubbish bag collection in Whanganui is back to normal, according to Waste Management.
More tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidents
More than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.
Teens abuse small bird in appalling video
A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.
Schools in lockdown: Students allowed to go home
Students at two schools in lockdown have been allowed to go home.