Courthouse evacuated after 'white powder' find
The New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.
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'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
Forestry block fatality: Young father struck by a log
Colleagues unable to save young father who was hit by a log
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Ambulances defaced by drivers protesting pay
Ambulances across Auckland have been defaced - by their own drivers.
One person extricated from vehicle after crash
The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.
One person dead after serious crash in Wairoa
It appeared the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Focus: Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires
Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires.
Editorial: Fire has been well fought
One of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.
Animal rights activist survives accident, dog hurt
RAV4 flips three times before crashing through a fence and landing in a paddock.
Tasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands
"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."
Rabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally lit
Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
Nelson fire: Fears more evacuations will be needed as wind picks up
Another 450 people are ready to evacuate with fears the wind will pick up tomorrow.
Tasman blaze: Weekend rain unlikely
Rain in the Nelson region is unlikely as firefighters work furiously to control the fires.
Drone reported near Tasman fire-fighting efforts
A second fire has broken out in Walter's Bluff, in Nelson.
Pigeon Valley Fire: Further evacuations, Govt set up $20,000 relief fund
Yesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.
Keep your phones on: Wakefield residents told to prepare for possible evacuation overnight
Wakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.
Police seek driver following hit and run in Mission Bay
Police were called to an incident on Kepa Rd about 6.50am this morning.
SH16 closed after truck rolls in central Auckland
A truck has tipped on the bend of the road on The Strand in Parnell.
Truck rolls in Auckland's Parnell, motorists told to avoid area
The truck is blocking part of a main road.
Missing Southland 4-year-old found dead
The boy had been reported missing yesterday afternoon from his home near Brydone.
Two people hospitalised following water incidents in Auckland
The incidents were at Maraetai Beach and Mathesons Bay in Leigh.
Tramper reported missing for three days in the Tararua Ranges
The man had gone on a four-day tramping trip on January 31 and was due home on Sunday.
Man charged following stabbing in Hillcrest, Auckland
The 29-year-old man is appearing in North Shore District Court today.
Five people injured, two critically, in Templeton crash
The crash is at the intersection of Newtons Rd and Dawsons Rd at 10.17am.
NZDF remove bomb from outside Christchurch address
Cordons have been set up around the area.
Kiwi killed in Italian Alps avalanche identified
Katherine Clarke was killed in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, near Courmayeur.
Woman rescued from cliffs at Kai Iwi Beach, Whanganui
Emergency services responding to reports of swimmers in trouble
Central Wellington streets closed off in police operation
Emergency services are dealing with an incident on Willis Street in central Wellington.
Man dies after drowning incident at Goat Island
The man had been snorkelling and was missing for minutes before tragedy struck.
Man in serious condition after stabbing in Hillcrest, Auckland
Police say the two men are known to each other.