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Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash

'Woody was a real genuine Kiwi who loved to ride and loved his mates.'

Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers

A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.

Watch: Armed police storm Leo Molloy’s waterfront bar to arrest alleged kidnappers

Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.

'Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address

Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.

Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast

How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.

Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED

It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.

'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack

The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.

Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven

The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.

One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six

The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.

Inmates and staff get food poisoning from curry at British prison

Some prisoners were slurring their words, giddy and in distress.

Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim

The incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.

Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm

Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured

Baltimore bridge, airport upgrade and economic plan | Focus Morning Bulletin March 27, 2024

The search for survivors continues after Baltimore bridge collapse, Auckland Airport’s new $300m transport hub and the Government set to unveil its economic plan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald

SOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services funding

NRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.

'Loving dad': Man killed in Gisborne party brawl had recently become a father

The brawl was sparked when two uninvited guests turned up at a 21st birthday celebration.

'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl

Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.

Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'

The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.

Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'

The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.