Road reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crash
The highway was closed for about two hours.
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The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.
Blocked lanes on motorway into Auckland reopened, traffic eases
One person was injured in the crash.
Man dies in ‘serious’ North Shore crash
Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash on Beach Rd last night.
The video that shows how Napier residents would flee a daytime tsunami
GNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.
Miramar incident: Critically injured man dies in hospital
The man was found on a footpath in Miramar about 2.20am on Monday.
Adult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossing
The accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.
Two men charged after man assaulted and shot in South Auckland
Police said there was no doubt the shooting was deeply concerning for neighbours.
Chokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for Napier
The roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.
Person rushed to hospital after Chch metalworks accident
Emergency services responded just after 9.30am today.
Wild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue mission
Rescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.
The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop
'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a week
KiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house
A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Man dead, second critical as police launch homicide investigation
Third man sought as inquiries into overnight incident begin.
'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life
Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.
Reports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdown
The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
BoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopens
Two others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.
Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North
One person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.
Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department
Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ
Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.
Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
Student in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school
'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'
Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition
Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied
Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.