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Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.

'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to Waiheke
About 300 people, mostly cruise passengers, were waiting to board.

Watch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'
It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.

Recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.

'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accident
The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.

Fire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blaze
The union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.

'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coast
Police received the emergency call at 11.50am today.

Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.

Watch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fall
Louisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.

Police search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie Butler
The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.

State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
Motorists were warned to expect delays.

Emergency services responding to Dunedin workplace incident
Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene, along with police and Hato Hone St John.

SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.

Family rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki
'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'

Person critically injured in SH1 crash with truck
Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.

Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.

Police suspect robbery gone wrong in Abdul Nabizadah homicide case
Abdul Nabizadah was found critically injured on Camperdown Rd, Miramar in March.

'Filled every room with joy': Seven-year-old boy killed in Otago crash
Another injured person was airlifted to hospital after the fatal accident on March 23.

Fishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coast
Black smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.

Boat on fire off Coromandel coast
Emergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.

'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.