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Jack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplaced
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
Fleeing driver crashes after allegedly speeding and driving while drunk
The man was seriously hurt after hitting a tree near New Plymouth.
White Island eruption: Police outline process for identifying bodies
There are five stages to the identification process, each involving important details.
The courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the year
New Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.
White Island tragedy: Search for final two bodies to continue at dawn
Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.
Person critically injured after E-scooter crash
Three ambulances were sent to the crash, which involved an electric scooter.
$9m raids: Police drop charges against accused trio
Six people were arrested after several Auckland properties were raided by police.
'Dad, reverse, he's got a gun': Father and son's face-to-face with alleged shooter
The fragments of the bullet left damage to his van's bonnet and windscreen.
White Island Eruption: Police face 'trade-offs' as they consider recovery options
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
White Island: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life
"She would always make the effort to help others and leave herself to last."
How Motorway Patrol became an iconic Kiwi TV show
Motorway Patrol is celebrating 20 years on television with a special anniversary episode.
Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired Speedo Cops
Kiwi funny man Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired his spoof cop show.
Police seek information after fatal motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car on December 4.
'Terrifying': American couple recovering after burns surgery
Husband has burns to 30 per cent of his body.
'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown
Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.
'Beautiful soul who loved to dance': Tributes for driveway death toddler
'I can not even begin to express the sadness and loss we are feeling.'
Kurow man shot by police named
'Outstanding and well-respected' worker at sports and outdoors store.
Soper: White Island was not a police operation
Comment: Stuart Nash got one thing right when he was reflecting on the awful events.
White Island eruption: Sixth person dead
Five confirmed dead, eight missing, 31 in hospital after White Island volcano erupts.
White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
AOS called out to reports of man with gun at Park Island
The Armed Offenders Squad is on the scene as the area has been put in lockdown.
White Island tour operators could potentially face manslaughter charges: legal expert
"The risks were huge and arguably would be impossible to protect against."
Revealed: The corrupt cop and the $50m Mexican drug deal
A crooked constable leaked 17 classified documents about a major police operation.
Man in custody after 90-minute police chase
The man was driving erratically and nearly hit members of the public.
Hero cops who stopped mosque gunman revealed
Police who stopped accused gunman can now be named.
A survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'
Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."
White Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to rise
Latest from the White Island explosion.
Man charged with murder after death of West Coast mum
The mother-of-three had been missing since Friday evening.
Hastings hit-and-run: Man remains critical after saving toddler's life
A man who pushed a toddler in a pram out of harm's way remains critical in hospital.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
Three funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for life
The family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.
CCTV nation: The thousands of cameras watching your every move
CCTV cameras have doubled across NZ cities in 5 years. Where and how are they filming you?