One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
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A second person suffered moderate injuries in the incident at Darfield.
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“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin
A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Motocross accident on East Coast; victim stable
Training session on top of busy week for Eastland rescue chopper crew.
'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
KSM recipient says honour is for his colleagues, students and family
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Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break
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Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
Lost runners rescued from Tararua Forest Park
The pair had been training for an upcoming 32km circuit race in Gore.
Boy found motionless in Auckland pool wanted to touch the bottom, family say
"This is a tragic accident that occurred while swimming."
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished
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Emergency incident at Onehunga mall
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Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test rings out on Kiwis' phones
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Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
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'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
One person dead after truck and car collide near Hamilton
The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Child injured in Pyes Pa crash discharged from hospital
The crash on Cheyne Rd was reported about 4.11pm.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Police appeal to drone operator near fatal crash scene
One person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
New pathway will make a difference at Te Puia
Patient journey eased with tweaks to Te Puia Hospital's helipad.
Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April
Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.
Civil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crash
Civil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.