Pedestrian killed in Helensville - section of road closed
One person had been taken to hospital.
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Man killed by falling tree near Paeroa
The man died after a tree fell on him this morning.
'I heard somebody yelling for help' - neighbour
A man is in a serious condition after being pinned between a van and a house in Remuera.
Homicide probe launched after man dies in Auckland blaze
A 27-year-old man died and two other people were injured. Police treat it as homicide.
Person dies outside KFC Balmoral in central Auckland
Emergency services are responding to an incident at the KFC on Dominion Road, Auckland.
Truck driver critically injured after crash on SH23 in Waikato
A truck driver has been critically injured in a crash on SH23 in Waikato this morning.
Person trapped after crash at Coopers Beach, Northland
"One person was trapped in their vehicle and was extracted from the vehicle," Fenz says.
Managed isolation hotel evacuated after reports of smell of smoke
The Rydges Auckland hotel, a managed isolation facility, has been evacuated this morning.
Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
Cockle Bay blaze: Man who died had only lived in house for six months
Resident had operated a fitness business from the property's garage.
Holiday horror: Samoan workers on vacation in fatal crash
Workers were turning into a cafe carpark at the time of the smash, police say.
Late night fire destroys flat in Christchurch
A flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.
Firefighters battling large fire next to fuel station
Police have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.
East Tāmaki blaze: Fire out, but crews remain to monitor hotspots
Fire crews remain at the scene of a house fire that broke out in East Tāmaki last night.
Sky City blaze: Fenz urged to review safety risks of buildings under construction
Investigators say the fire was 'of a scale rarely experienced in this country'.
'Fender-bender' on busy Manukau intersection causing delays
A crash on Lambie Drive and Manukau Station Road is causing some delays this morning.
Gas leak forces evacuation of Christchurch mall
Three fire trucks were sent to the mall along Main North Rd but two were stood down.
Large scrub fires keep firefighters busy in Canterbury overnight
Two large scrub fires have keep firefighters busy in the Canterbury region overnight.
Wanted woman arrested after rescue from river mud
Woman had reportedly gone to collect shells by the river when she got into strife.
Car bursts into flames sending plumes of smoke over Auckland motorway
The car fire closed a motorway off-ramp.
'The windows blew out on the first storey and flames came out' - witness
Firefighters continue to monitor for hot spots after a fire in Albany last night.
Watch: Firefighters battle large blaze on Auckland's North Shore
'We ran around the corner, that's when the windows blew out on the first storey.'
Emergency services attending fire, death in Grey Lynn
Emergency services were called to the home around 8.19pm.
Questions raised about firefighters' investigation
UFBA has declared investigation into complaints independent, despite deciding all terms.
21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on third
A 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.
Serious crash closes Southern Motorway: Motorist critically injured
Motorists are advised to delay their journey or take detours as a number of lanes close.
'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training
Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Karangahape Rd shortly before 10pm.
Two church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Two church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.
Person airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machinery
The victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Asbestos complicating battle of large blaze in Taihape
The blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.
Four people injured, two critically, in serious crash north of Invercargill
Two people have been critically injured in the multi-car crash.
Strange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Two people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.
Volunteer firefighter association CEO stood down
Chief executive stood down while allegations of bullying and harassment are investigated.