Amid the chaos a woman can be heard screaming at the group to stop.

"We'd love to able to tell you why that was because then we'd be able to stop it."

Zion Flaws went missing from earlier this evening and there are concerns for his safety.

The stretcher was stolen from the Medics On Scene team on Friday night.

At least one other person received moderate injuries in the crash.

The chase involved dozens of police officers, dog handlers and the Eagle helicopter.

"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."

Police say they have no tolerance for the behaviour.

"It's just horrific...and this comes after several other fatal accidents we've had."

Children were involved in the crash, a witness says.

Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene and are investigating.

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The 28-year-old who died in Selwyn has been named by police.

About 180 volunteers will act as victims of a simulated plane crash.

Jimmy Keane, 43, died after a parapenting crash near Wanaka yesterday morning.

The two drivers were the only occupants of their vehicles and both died at the scene.

The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Six people injured after car crashes into two other vehicles in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

'The car has gone under the bus and bounced back out in the middle of the road': witness.

"That's the saddest part, he was just so loved and he couldn't see it."

Fatal crash north of Auckland has brought this morning's road death toll to three.

One person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Ravensdown fertiliser factory is back in business just two days after a spectacular fire.

A disabled person in a wheelchair suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car

The man was conscious and talking, a spokeswoman said.

Crash has caused delays for northbound motorists on the Southwestern Motorway.

Three people have been injured in a crash in the Waikato - one critically.

A candlelight vigil was held last night for the young mum.

Rescue helicopter crew assisted female teen who was reportedly thrown from the vehicle.