State highway to close for police investigation days after serious crash
The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.
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Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
St John urges public to save ambulances for emergencies as workers begin strike
Unions warn of more strikes unless the Govt increases funding for ambulance services.
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise
City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham
Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise
Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.
Ambo strike action caused no harm
St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Pedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in Christchurch
Images from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.
Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
One person critically injured in crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Police were called to the crash on SH2, near the Kennedy Road off-ramp.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
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.