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Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald
Three hospitalised after car hits tree in North Auckland
Two people were seriously injured in the crash and a third person was also hospitalised.
Man critically injured after reported stabbing in Christchurch
A man has suffered critical injuries in a suspected stabbing tonight near McDonald’s restaurant on Memorial Ave, Christchurch. Video / George Heard
Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua
Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.
One dead after crash in Waiomio, Far North
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 1pm.
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures
Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
One dead after crash in Hamilton East
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings
A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Man charged after person critically injured in Auckland’s Pakuranga Heights stabbing
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
One dead, one seriously injured following two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
One person remains in a serious condition at Palmerston North Hospital.
Electric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injured
The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.
Person has critical injuries after paraglider crash at Auckland's Muriwai Beach
Police are assisting other emergency services at the southern end of the beach.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
Large Māngere East fire breaks out, 5 trucks in attendance
FENZ say they were alerted to the fire just after 1pm.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.
'They were lost': Councillor forced to drive lost emergency responders to stroke victim
The response "should have taken 10 minutes but it took an hour and a half.”
Person critically injured in Pakuranga Heights, police cordon off street
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Man found dead on highway near Raglan
Police are looking for vehicles of interest, a Ford Falcon and a Mazda Axela.
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
Otoko crash: Three seriously injured, State Highway 2 closed
Three people have been taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious to critical injuries.
Person airlifted to hospital after falling from Auckland cliff
Ambulance crews said the patient suffered critical injuries.
Property Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roof
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.