Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
Police responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.
Emergency centres were usually set up for an earthquake or a bus crash.
A witness says a man ran down Great South Rd with a firearm pointed at police.
St John says demand for its ambulance service has been exceeding resourcing.
11 people were injured in the Sunrise Balloons crash that left the owner "deeply upset".
Plane said to have "tipped over" on landing.
Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.
The trio who took an illicit substance in the CBD are recovering in hospital.
Ambulance officers who responded thinking it was a medical event are being supported.
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
St John are referring all enquiries to police.
First responders sought advice from detectives after discovering Lanitola Epenisa's body.
He took an injured elderly man to the hospital himself, following more than an hour wait.
Wedding photographer is afraid of flying but does so for her love of the job.
Newlyweds, photographer and pilot headed for scenic mountaintop spot when crash occurred.
All four people on board the helicopter were injured - four seriously.
The alarm was raised just after 3pm.
Emergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.
Highway closed in both directions after crash.
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
An ambulance, a rapid response unit, one manager and a doctor were all sent to the scene.
'The cordons will be in place for some time.'
A house in Taumarunui has gone up in flames.
Two arrests have been made after the early morning fight was reported near Khyber Pass Rd.