Rescue helicopter called to gas bottle explosion in Far North
The incident occurred in the Mangonui/Taupo Bay area in the Far North.
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Woman charged with theft of money from Te Papa donation box
The 36-year-old woman made off with a small amount of cash, police say.
Emergency response at Nelson Airport
An emergency response was put in place at Nelson Airport early this evening.
Baby hurt from 'non-accidental' injuries remains in hospital
An injured baby boy remains in hospital in a serious condition as police investigate.
Motorists warned thousands set to hit the roads as holidays end
Motorists should expect busy roads from early in the morning, NZTA says.
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
One dead in serious crash in Hurunui District
A driver has been killed in a single-car crash in the Hurunui District this afternoon.
Tourists back on road thanks to good Samaritans
The pair had been heartbroken at the thought of their NZ roady coming to an end.
Back on the beat: Stabbed police dog cleared to work
Police dog Caesar has passed the bite test and been cleared for work back on the beat.
Road to ruin: The deadly highway to Northland
SH1 is Northland's link to the rest of NZ - a section is also the region's biggest killer.
One critical and road blocked in SH2, Mangatawhiri crash
Motorists have been warned to avoid the area.
Baseball bat, metal poles used in attack, mugging - police
A tourist was mugged and another man attacked with metal poles in separate incidents.
Police appeal for witnesses to fight involving US hip-hop crew
Police were called to an altercation on Federal Street shortly after 4pm yesterday.
Pursuit drama: Woman in custody after rooftop standoff with police
The incident is believed to have resulted from a police pursuit in the area.
10-hour tunnel standoff: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
He spent nearly 11 hours on top of pipes at the entrance of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.
Watch: Hip-hop entourage in violent Auckland CBD brawl
Footage emerges of violent attack in downtown Auckland.
Pedestrian critically injured in Whangarei
Police received a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian about 11pm.
Tunnel standoff ends: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
The man is in custody after spending nearly 11 hours in a standoff with police.
Person critically injured following 15m fall from rocks
The incident took place at Taylors Mistake, near Sumner, east of Christchurch.
US hip-hop star at scene of Auckland CBD incident
A member of an American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd was left with blood on his body.
Boatie rescues children on North Shore
Two children were in difficulty in the water at Rothesay Bay on the North Shore.
Drone safety risk: CAA probes two 'potentially catastrophic' incidents
CAA will take 'appropriate action' after the investigation is complete.
Police name teen pedestrian killed by car near Gore
Police seeking members of public who might have seen teen walking along Waimea Valley Rd.
Seriously injured baby boy's injuries 'not accidental'
The serious injuries sustained by a Tauranga baby not caused by an accident, say police.
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
Motorcyclist charged after allegedly fleeing police three times
Police have arrested a man who was involved in three separate fleeing driver incidents.
Homicide investigation into unexplained Matakana Island death
The death of a young man on Matakana Island is now being treated as a homicide.
NZ's first arrest of 2019 - and it was a particularly stupid one
The visitor from Timaru was arrested at 12.01am on New Year's Day.
Police name man killed in Colville crash
Police responded to the fatal crash at 11.17pm on Monday.
Teen dies after being struck by vehicle on road near Gore
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Waimea Highway about 12.30am.
Boy found after six-hour search in West Coast bush
The boy went missing about 11.30am while walking around the Waiuta area.
Woman found dead after horse-riding incident at Waiuku Forest
A woman has been found dead in Waiuku after a horse-riding incident.
Teen, 15, reported missing this afternoon found safe
Teen found safe and well after he was last seen near his Pukekohe home around 1pm.
Police attend sudden-death incident on Matakana Island
Police say they will release more information about the incident as it becomes available.