'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.

Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".

Five people were transported to hospital following the blaze.

Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.

The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.

Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.

Emergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.

His clandestine factory produced a nationwide supply of 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy tablets.

An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.

Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.

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.

One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.

The person was transported to Auckland City 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.

Police say the incident appeared to be a medical event.