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![SH2 reopens after two-car crash in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH2 reopens after two-car crash in Tauranga
Emergency crews responded to a two-car crash in Bethlehem this afternoon.
![Flames engulf house in Huntly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flames engulf house in Huntly
A house was well ablaze when firefighters arrived on Semple St in Huntly today.
![Fatal fire likely caused by electric blanket man wrapped himself in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal fire likely caused by electric blanket man wrapped himself in
Man killed in fire used to wrap electric blanket around himself to relieve back pain.
![Worst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Worst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crash
A seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.
![One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru
A person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.
![Hunter rescued seven hours after 15m fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hunter rescued seven hours after 15m fall
Efforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.
![Help needed identifying person near scene of suspicious fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Help needed identifying person near scene of suspicious fire
Police are asking for help identifying a person seen near the scene of a suspicious fire.
![They burned down historic DoC homestead - so why aren't they being charged?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
They burned down historic DoC homestead - so why aren't they being charged?
Police can't prove the blaze was deliberately or negligently lit.
![Couple who lost everything in house fire due to have baby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Couple who lost everything in house fire due to have baby
Couple loses all their belongings in a fire just days before their first child is due.
![Watch: Fiery crash at police checkpoint in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Fiery crash at police checkpoint in Auckland
A 24-year-old man will appear in court after a fiery crash in Auckland last night.
![All Blacks jersey swapped for fireman's coat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All Blacks jersey swapped for fireman's coat
All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo was among players to meet police and firefighters.
![Former Hawke's Bay resident 'mind-blown' by MNZM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former Hawke's Bay resident 'mind-blown' by MNZM
Martin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.
![Six honours for the Bay in Queen's Birthday Honours list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six honours for the Bay in Queen's Birthday Honours list
The awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.
![One dead after police pursuit near Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead after police pursuit near Palmerston North
Police and emergency services are at a fatal crash in Longburn, near Palmerston North.
![Fire crews working to extinguish fire in Woodend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire crews working to extinguish fire in Woodend
Fifteen firefighters are still at the scene fighting the blaze on Panckhurst Drive.
![Accused arsonists appear in court over 15 fires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Accused arsonists appear in court over 15 fires
Two alleged arsonists were terrorising South Auckland with a spate of fires.
![Six fire crews respond to Blenheim sawmill blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six fire crews respond to Blenheim sawmill blaze
Blaze in hopper at Blenheim sawmill requires "large manpower operation".
!['Zombies' stagger out of Auckland CBD building after gas leak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Zombies' stagger out of Auckland CBD building after gas leak
Twelve people were hospitalised and 100 building occupants needed to be checked.
![Mum's fitness high: 'I was bouncing off the walls'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum's fitness high: 'I was bouncing off the walls'
'It was just this high, this adrenaline rush'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Photos reveal Brian Tamaki's serious burn injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Photos reveal Brian Tamaki's serious burn injuries
Pastor received second-degree burns to his face and body after a rubbish fire.
![Blaze started by electric blanket ravages home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blaze started by electric blanket ravages home
He thought his electric blanket was going to keep him warm, not burn his house down.
![Critically injured person pulled out of burning car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Critically injured person pulled out of burning car
One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition in a crash in Papakura.
![Fire crews have almost extinguished a ship blaze in Timaru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire crews have almost extinguished a ship blaze in Timaru
Fire crews battling a ship blaze in Timaru's Port have almost extinguished it a week on.
![Dryer catches fire in central Auckland apartment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dryer catches fire in central Auckland apartment
The fire set off the sprinkler system and the building was evacuated.
![The 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blaze
Conditions have improved today but the fire still continues to burn.
![Lines company faces legal action over wildfires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lines company faces legal action over wildfires
The fires sparked a state of emergency in February last year.
![Firefighters to rescue pooch trapped perched on roof](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Firefighters to rescue pooch trapped perched on roof
Members of the public reported Leo's plight after spying him on the roof of his home.