Holy smokes! Man arrested trying to smuggle 2.2m cigarettes
Today's tobacco bust is Customs' largest ever at the border in a single shipment.
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Fire erupts on 22nd floor of new Commercial Bay high rise
Emergency services were called to the city centre shortly after 11.15pm.
Another Covid case at Auckland hotel, guests reveal
'A speaker over the in-room PA system said that a guest had tested positive for Covid-19.'
60 firefighters battling chicken farm blaze in Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene at 5pm.
Driver dies after crash into parked car in South Auckland
A vehicle collided with a parked car around 7pm.
Person dead, another injured in North Shore incident: 'He was yelling - Help me'
Emergency services are at the scene.
Body recovery of two people killed in Taupō glider crash to begin
Rāhui placed on the mountain for five days out of respect for the families of the pair.
West Auckland homicide: Police speaking to people at house where woman found dead
People at house known to each other, say police.
'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise line
Australian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.
One person dead after serious crash in Hawke's Bay
Emergency services were called to the crash at 8pm Wednesday.
Cyclist critically injured in Auckland CBD car crash
The cyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Lockdown: PM explains Easter trading decision
The shops will shut as usual on Good Friday.
PM sets up website for Kiwis to dob in lockdown price gouging
Decision on whether supermarkets would open over Easter to be made tomorrow.
589 total Covid-19 cases, three arrests for flouting lockdown
The new cases brings the total since the pandemic began to 589.
Missing Stewart Island hunter found after extended shoreline search
He survived nearly three days on meat from a deer he'd shot earlier, and limpets and paua.
The Covid-19 lockdown of New Zealand started at 11:59pm 25 March 2020. This is what it was like on the first morning.
The Covid-19 lockdown of New Zealand started at 11:59pm 25 March 2020. This is what it was like on the first morning.
29 prisoners escape from Samoan prison
All police officers have been told to report for duty after prison breakout.
Person dies in fiery Waikato crash
The vehicle caught fire shortly after the crash in Karapiro.
Coronavirus: NZ has 14 new cases of Covid-19; total 66
The country's alert level is still at two, Director-General of Health says.
Coronavirus: University limits face-to-face teaching
Massey Uni students told to prepare to study from home for an "extended period".
'I'm looking after myself': Prominent Southlander infected with coronavirus
'I'm feeling 85 per cent normal' says quarantined businessman Neil McAra.
Abortion reform bill passes into law
The conscience vote on the polarising legislation passed its final reading 68-51.
Coronavirus-infected flyer arrived after travel restrictions began
There are currently 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, as of Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Send your kids to school – it's the safest place for them, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins
School closures are currently not on the horizon.
Coronavirus: Z cuts fuel prices by 5c nationwide
The impact of coronavirus on the oil market is a major factor behind the fuel price drop.
Manhunt under way: Man points gun at officers, steals police car
A major police operation is unfolding where they are hunting a speeding vehicle.
Two shot in South Auckland, police seek public help
Two men are undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds at Middlemore Hospital.
Coronavirus scare at Rotorua courthouse, police station
Decontamination of all sites, including the Rotorua courthouse, will take place.
Critical injuries after workplace accident
Emergency services rushed to the accident at Countdown Auckland City.
Auckland Prison death: Police release name of victim
The inmate died after being attacked by a fellow prisoner inside Paremoremo Prison.
Delays on Auckland's motorways following crashes
Crashes on Southern Motorway and Harbour Bridge are slowing down the morning commute.
Coronavirus traveller: Softball World Cup staff on flight with infected patient
Softball World Cup staff had been in Palmerston North.