Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
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Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Helmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injury
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Riverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reeling
Community is in shock, says mayor.
'The ambulance service will crumble': St John staff considering 'last resort' strike over pay deal
Two unions say staff on the front line of health emergencies are not being paid fairly.
Emergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near Cambridge
The southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedy
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fall
Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.
Student critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rink
A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.
Donation-based travel to health appointments
St John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.
One dead after car catches fire following Northland crash
An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.
Person dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston North
Police say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.
St John deputy CEO warns people may need to ‘self-transport’ to hospital due to staff illness
Deputy CEO Damian Tomic says some people may need to take themselves to hospital.
Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
Five people injured after car and truck crash
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.
'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.
Underpaid, understaffed and under-appreciated: Why paramedics are flat-lining New Zealand
Paramedics describe New Zealand's 'dysfunctional' ambulance service.
Manurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flats
Emergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.
Police close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injured
One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Person in serious condition after being struck by moving car
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
Building fire ‘not suspicious’
The cause of the fire was undetermined but "likely to have been electrical".
One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
Watch: Jewellery store worker fends off robbers with sword after brutal hammer attack
The armed robbers fled the scene after the attack and are yet to be located.
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
Police seek dashcam footage after young girl reportedly abducted in East Auckland
The young girl was transported to the Kidz First Children's Hospital in at Middlemore.
Person critically injured after 'incident' on Auckland's North Shore
Emergency services went to a recreational facility on Shea Terrace.
Car mounts kerb, fatally strikes man walking dog in rush-hour crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
'Massive thud': Pedestrian dies following crash in Mt Albert
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.