Father recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blame
Julian Brown's workplace injury led to a cascade of bad choices, his lawyer said.
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Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
Police making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBD
A man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Ambulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthy
Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
11 injured following apartment block fire on Auckland's North Shore
Five people were transported to hospital following the blaze.
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.
Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.
Maraekakaho motorbike crash: One person critically injured
Emergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.
Auckland businessman drove Ferraris, but an MDMA and meth factory secretly underscored his success
His clandestine factory produced a nationwide supply of 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy tablets.
Armed police close Greenhithe street after reported Beach Haven kidnapping, woman injured
The Herald understands police are responding to a reported kidnapping.
Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.
'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed two
A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.
Man to appear in court after 21st party brawl leaves two dead
Gangs are believed to be involved in the incident, but not 'at war', city councillor says.
Four hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East Auckland
Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.
Homicide investigation after brawl at 21st birthday leaves two dead
The mass brawl took place in Gisborne.
Family members of two dead gather at scene of mass brawl
Three people are in a critical condition at Gisborne Hospital, which is in lockdown.
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.
Person critically injured in Wellington lift shaft fall
A man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
St John failed in care of heart attack patient after 111 call
His GP told him to call an ambulance urgently and not drive himself to hospital.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Person critically injured after falling from bike at Auckland park
The person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.
'A bit messy' - PM on Green MP migrant exploitation allegations
Luxon is with Lead Coordination Minister Judith Collins in Christchurch today.
One person seriously injured in South Auckland assault, police cordon off street
Emergency services received a report of an assault shortly before 3pm.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.