A witness to the shooting event in Masterton has recounted the incident.

One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after Masterton incident.

Police have concluded a scene examination following the Darfield firearms incident.

Separate fatal crashes occurred within 7km of each other tonight.

Fire and Emergency first received a call about the New Lynn blaze around 9.15pm.

The police station was evacuated as a precaution.

Emergency services in Northland are reporting to another vehicle collision.

The twister was captured by local resident Alesha Plew as she and her husband were driving along State Highway 1 north of Ashburton.

Emergency services are reacting to a serious crash in the Tasman region.

Emergency services are on scene and the track is currently closed.

Emergency services were called to the incident near Ruakaka around 7.40pm.

An 18-year-old male has sustained critical injuries after falling off the back of a ute.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.

One person is in a critical condition following a crash in Silverdale.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said no one was injured in the incident.

Motorists are being told to expect delays in both directions.

Two buildings were well involved in flames on Patiki Road in Avondale.

Emergency services were called to the incident around 7.11pm.

Traffic is being diverted away from the crash.

Barbara Dreaver has been released by Nauru authorities after being detained earlier today.

Fatal house fire, Blake Road, Pukekohe.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Central Park Drive at 10.55pm on Monday night. One person died at the scene and two others have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Tourists are blocked by floodwaters in the Waitakere Ranges behind Piha

Fire service, Police and Westpac Rescue chopper conduct search and body recovery, Bethells/Te Henga Valley

Man is wanted in Korea in connection with the death of three family members.

Gunmen opened fire on a busload of people killing 24 and wounding 25.

Whanganui Civil Defence say they will be evacuating everyone from flood prone areas.

At least five people have died and 40 injured after a knife man mowed down pedestrians then stabbed a policeman before being shot by armed officers.

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