Traffic congestion finally eases after Tawa fatal crash closed large part of SH1
One person died in the accident on State Highway 1.
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Mosque terror: Backpack 'bomb', fears of a second gunman; police praised amid chaos
Shocking new details in US expert's report on March 15, 2019 response.
Person dead following water incident at Bethells Beach
Police were alerted shortly before 3.40pm.
Child in critical condition after being hit by vehicle
Police are currently in Papakura where a child has been hit by a vehicle.
Watch: Bus driver receiving medical attention after barrelling wrong way down SH1
Police are on site where the bus came to a stop.
Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo
Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.
Neighbour wakes to gunshots, police hunt for person responsible
One nearby resident told the Herald he woke up to three loud gunshots.
Missing family found safe after fishing trip
The four children are between the ages of 7 and 11.
Crews battle overnight as fire rips through forestry block
There's no sign of how the fire started yet.
St John attending water incident at Omaha
A St John spokesperson said one person is in a serious condition.
Person seriously injured after falling from Wellington building
Police called to the incident at around 1.30pm.
Connor Whitehead killing: Second man charged with murder appears in court
The 16-year-old Whitehead was an innocent bystander at a Christchurch party.
One lane of SH1 reopens after multiple fatalities in serious crash south of Levin
Southbound lane now open on SH1, with the northbound lane expected to open soon.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
Chch shooting: Man on murder charge held in custody; another still on the run
Connor Whitehead, 16, innocent victim of shooting at teenage party.
Christchurch teen shooting: Chilling new details emerge
Shooting came after altercation outside party; but innocent 16yo wasn't involved.
Focus: Inspector on serious firearms incident in Māngere
Inspector Matt Srhoj on serious firearms incident in Māngere. Video / NZ Herald
Two people critically injured in serious crash in Hastings
Five people were injured after a serious crash on York Rd in Hastings.
Pregnant woman and police dog assaulted, man in court
A Christchurch man will appear in court after an alleged violent rampage last night.
Iconic Nelson Boulder Bank bach on fire
Bach on bank extending into Nelson waterfront ablaze.
Fire at Christchurch wastewater treatment plant now contained
Christchurch residents are being encouraged to keep doors and windows closed.
'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental health
Former and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.
Manurewa attack: Two people critically injured in fight
A 59-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
'I haven't slept, I'm crying': Witness to 'horrific' crash that killed two
'You've got no idea until you see bits of car flying in the air'.
Northland emergency services at serious crash west of Whangārei
Serious crash west of Whangārei this morning
Woman dies after truck hits her near Ōtāne in Hawke's Bay
Emergency services were called to the fatal crash at 4.30pm
Dramatic river rescue in central Christchurch
Emergency services were called after 1pm today.
Daughter of Manukau Harbour boat tragedy: 'My dad was my best friend'
Udom Roopsom, 54, was a father of two, keen fisherman and plasterer.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties thanked for 'heroic actions'
Boaties and emergency services have been thanked for recovering bodies of three men.
Crash tragedy: Truck driver dies after Remutaka Hill plunge
Remutaka Hill Rd might have to be closed again for a truck retrieval operation.
Off-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells Beach
Police have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.
Man arrested on Great North Road
Police helicopter makes several low circles overhead as police cars flooded the scene, a short time later man was seen being arrested. Video / Supplied
Two injured, one serious, in Whanganui crash
The crash happened on the intersection of Glasgow and Pitt St just after midday.