Watch: Canyoner winched to safety after Coromandel accident
The patient needed to be extracted by winch from a height of 21 metres.
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Patient airlifted to hospital following remote Far North land rescue
The person sustained injuries which meant they were unable to walk out and required aid.
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
'Stop mucking around': Armed police surround Auckland home
Witnesses described people getting hauled off in zip-ties.
Stranded, no word from from family: How emergency responders reacted to Cyclone Gabrielle
Ian Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.
One person in serious condition after three-vehicle crash on Te Atatū Rd overbridge, Auckland
The southbound lane is reported to be blocked.
'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his life
A moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape
Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.
24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert
The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
St Johns: New and improved ambulance station for Waihī, temporary relocation for services
Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
Person critically injured, SH67 closed after serious crash on West Coast
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Elderly woman flips car in early morning crash
An elderly woman was left trapped in her vehicle after a crash early this morning.
Old, slow and fragmented: Flawed 111 system causing deaths and injuries
Shortcomings of 25-year-old system have been revealed in newly released papers.
Person trapped under 10-tonne roller
The person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.
Mental health option could be added to 111 calls
'It might be time for New Zealand to have a fourth option.'
Search resumes for missing swimmer at Piha
The 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.
Search for 37yo missing swimmer at Piha Beach suspended for the night
The search included the police vessel Deodar and the Eagle helicopter.
Two injured after car rolls on to train tracks in Canterbury
Police responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.
PM announces $63m funding for Cyclone Gabrielle silt and debris removal
Urgent work to clean up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63m boost.
Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura
The incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.
Lee Valley scrub fire: Hotspots found after drone search mission
Investigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
Lee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fire
Investigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.
'Justice for Jessica': Cops search property in five-year Marlborough mystery
Officers searched a property in Canvastown today as inquiries into the 2019 case continue.
'Worst case scenario': Wellington firefighters may resort to sea water if shortages worsen
Fenz is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if restrictions get worse.
Public tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrest
Police said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.