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I know it's an emergency, but do they have to make such a noise

Fridge leak causes office evacuation

Council shows regret for hotel demolition

Wreckers demolish heritage building

A 124-year-old heritage building in downtown Auckland was torn down this morning after large cracks were found in its walls.

Life saver searches for hero who saved him 35 years ago

Cracks spell end for historic building

An inner city Auckland building destined to be a brothel is going to be pulled down after large cracks were found in the walls this afternoon.

Police in gun over 'too calm' 111 rebuff

The Police Minister is investigating the 111 system after a woman who called for help was later told a police car was not sent because she seemed 'relatively calm'.

Driving and cycling habits under fire after three deaths

'I heard the kids screaming'

A young man is dead after his car crossed the centre line and was partially crushed under a school bus carrying 21 teenagers.

Plane's centre of gravity can shift, crash report says

A plane that crashed near Fox Glacier, killing nine, is believed to have been over its maximum allowable weight and off-balance.

Police investigate death in Rotorua

One dead after Motueka crash

Tainui considers Rickards for top job

Tainui board members are deciding between former Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards or Parekawhia McLean to lead the tribe's administrative arm.

Officers failed to act on 111 calls

Confidence in NZ Police up - survey

Public confidence in the New Zealand police has increased since last year, according to an annual survey.

Woman injured in farm bike fall