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Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide

Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.

Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured

Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.

Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over

Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.

Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof

A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged

Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.

Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes

Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.

Police name victim of fatal Levin assault as homicide investigation continues

Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.

'Long and arduous ordeal': Family of pilot share details of efforts to rescue him from rebels

Phillip Mehrtens was held captive in Indonesia’s West Papua region for 19 months.

Young child confirmed dead in Māngere house fire

Four house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.

Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching

Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.

Man seriously injured in van crash on Mata Rd near Tokomaru Bay

Fire allowed to burn-off, three suffer minor injuries in Whareratas crash

Rescue chopper auction raise $113,000 as trust chairman Willock steps down

'.An incredible man who has totally dedicated his life to the betterment of others.'

Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui

St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.

Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver

A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.

Police car involved in two-vehicle crash near Timaru

Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.

Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter

The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.

Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter

Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard