A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.

Gangs are believed to be involved in the incident, but not 'at war', city councillor says.

Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.

The mass brawl took place in Gisborne.

Three people are in a critical condition at Gisborne Hospital, which is in lockdown.

Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.

A man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.

Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.

His GP told him to call an ambulance urgently and not drive himself to hospital.

Luxon is with Lead Coordination Minister Judith Collins in Christchurch today.

'Two patients were assessed at the scene.'

Emergency services received a report of an assault shortly before 3pm.

Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.

'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'

At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.

The final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.

'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.

One person in a critical condition was flown to Wellington Hospital.

A child was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Napier.

Four people have been taken to Whanganui Hospital and three others have minor injuries.

Another person was moderately injured at the residential property

Working for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.

Neighbour hears large boom and what sounded like an earthquake.

A witness told the Herald a child was passed out the top window of the apartment.

Police cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.

Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.

The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.

One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.

Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.