A person has died at a busy Christchurch shopping centre.

'This was a shocking incident which was traumatic for the victims involved.'

Motorists should either delay their journey or allow extra time, an NZTA tweet said.

Motorists told to avoid the area after a serious crash on Morrinsville Rd near Newstead.

One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition.

The incident was reported just after 6pm.

Four West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.

St John are referring all enquiries to police.

Neo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.

Police hunting for alleged senior figure in NZ organised crime group following FBI sting.

A lone actor using a vehicle, knife or gun remains the biggest threat, conference hears.

Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.

One person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.

'It just happened so fast.'

The death has been reported to IPCA, Worksafe and the Coroner.

There haven't been any arrests or treatment for alcohol harm during the event's two years.

Biggest threat comes from "lone actor", NZ's first counter terrorism hui hears.

'Increased public unease about housing special needs persons and families in motels.'

A 22-year-old woman will appear in court in relation to the death of Allanah Walker.

The truck has been blocking the left lane since 12.30pm.

Police use at least three tools to search social media activity but won't say what ones.

Trains were stopped in the area.

Police speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination today.

Locals are being asked to report suspicious behaviour.

Tributes flow online for Hawke's Bay man killed while unloading equipment.

Police working with health officials to investigate man's death.

A crane was brought in to help with the removal.

Figures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years