Tramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha River
The treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.
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One dead, another seriously injured in Far North crash
Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.
One teen in stable condition after quad bike rolls on Hawke’s Bay beach
One teenage girl is stable in hospital after she and one other were seriously injured.
Woman survives 30m fall onto rocks at Waiheke Island
The injured woman had been exploring the island's coastline when she slipped.
'No respect': Which Auckland home triggered the most noise complaints this year?
“It’s like Police Ten 7," frustrated neighbour says.
'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shops
Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.
Pedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuries
A helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.
Search continues for missing diver in Far North
"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
77-year-old Hamilton woman missing after visiting cemetery found safe and well
Police said Karen was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery at approximately 11am yesterday.
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Person choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti Coast
Police said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.
SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
Person critically injured after Ōtara hit and run
The incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.
Police close Levin road as emergency incident unfolds, person seriously injured in ‘altercation’
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.
Person seriously injured in Palmerston North crash; one dead after Northland crash overnight
The road where the incident occurred is now closed.
Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.
Two people charged in relation to death of Anaru Thomas Williams in Christchurch
A woman has also now been charged in relation to the stabbing.
Missing boatie found dead after water tragedy in Marlborough this morning
Police were notified this morning.
Search resumes for diver missing in Northland
The person disappeared around 4pm yesterday.
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Two liquor store staffers injured in robbery
Three men have been arrested and will appear in court on December 26.
Police release name of Hastings homicide victim
Police are investigating the death of Javon Jesse Aranui after an assault in Hastings.
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
Motel shooting: Man dropped off at petrol station with gunshot wounds
A man and a woman were shot in Timaru overnight.
Ex-Corrections officer says corruption at Rimutaka Prison widespread
The guard said she was threatened with the sack when she spoke up.
Could your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warning
Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.
Police looking to make further arrests over death of security guard Ramandeep Singh
The murdered man’s family are in the process of repatriating his body back to India.
Midnight ram raid at West Auckland dairy, burglars still at large
The superette in Massey was hit around 12.30am.