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Watch: Black smoke billows across city as fire crews battle West Auckland house fire
Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.
Service station robbed by machete-wielding youths, police allege
The offenders left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.
Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
'Hooligans' shoot fireworks at school kids, burn young girl’s top
The incident happened on Victory Rd in Laingholm about 4.45pm.
Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence
Only one gang member on NZ's National Gang List has an expired firearms licence.
Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show
Three hours after terrifying invasion attempt, man tries to enter another home in street.
Man hospitalised after violent 'hate crime' at gay bar
The man said he moved to New Zealand seven years ago to feel safe, but no longer does.
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'
Witnesses report ‘huge boom’ after NZDF called to phosphorus canisters in Auckland
Police put in 350m exclusion zone for safety after discovery.
How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you
Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.
Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.
Man who posed as woman to obtain explicit images from young NZ males jailed
The man posed as a woman named Rebecca over a six-year period.
West Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crash
Initial reports stated there were serious injuries.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.
'Horrific' 44-year-old cold case: Mystery cars tied to violent homicide
'He suffered horrific injuries to his face and head after being violently assaulted.'
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Three hospitalised after serious Auckland crash
St John sent three ambulances to the single-vehicle crash on Dunkirk Rd.
Person flown to hospital after workplace incident in North Auckland
One helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.
Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.
Waikato police constables treated to unexpected Jason Momoa visit
They were undertaking routine licensed premise checks at the Coroglen Tavern.
'Walking wounded': Bus crash victims arrive for work, with support
'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'
New roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?
Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
Opinion: McKee wants to change NZ's gun laws. She'll have to get past this man first
Police don't want the law loosened. Neither does their minister.
Police investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.
Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / Hayden Woodward
One person dead, three seriously injured in crash near Queenstown
Four helicopters responded to the scene.
Man found with firearm, meth among several charged following Tonga's win over Kiwis
Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.
Police move to seize land and cash related to alleged $2m Winz fraud
The men, who are linked to an Auckland furniture company, haven't been arrested.
Health workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outs
Health NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.