Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
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Person killed after being hit by car at Christchurch shopping centre
A person has died at a busy Christchurch shopping centre.
Wedding helicopter crash: Photographer took images seconds before crash
Canterbury wedding helicopter crash photographer to provide photos to Aviation Authority.
Canterbury wedding helicopter crash: CAA speaks to manufacturer
Four people on board suffered serious injuries in the crash and remain in hospital.
Driver reverses into cop car, flees police and smashes into brick building
One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
'Unexplained' death: Police race to block of flats
St John are referring all enquiries to police.
Police investigate fire at Auckland Countdown
Police are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.
Helicopter crashes onto golf course, four injured - three seriously
The alarm was raised just after 3pm.
Person in critical condition after being hit by car in Pakuranga
A woman has been taken to Auckland City Hospital.
SH1 partially reopens after truck crash at Bombay Hills
A truck crash has forced the closure of State Highway 1 at the Bombay Hills.
'Whole house shook': Massive fire at scrap yard in Auckland's Papakura
Multiple cars are on fire.
Safety warning after long weekend fires
A family friend is organising collection of items to help the family of four.
Crash closes highway, contractors on the way
Highway closed in both directions after crash.
'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed four
The double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.
One moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crash
Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
Multiple fatalities from crash near Ashburton River
'Absolute tragedy' after van and truck crash near Ashburton River flood zone. Video / George Heard
Man rescued off Canterbury hillside after injuring leg
A man was rescued off a snowy Canterbury hillside today after falling 200m and injuring his leg. Video / Garden City Helicopters
Dramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150m
A personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
One person dead after tree falls on truck in Canterbury
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
The floating threat to Napier City
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Pedestrian seriously injured in Manurewa hit-and-run
The incident happened on Jellicoe Rd, Manurewa.
'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fire
Waipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire
Police searching for man over 'concerning' incident with child
The man approached a child outside Sutton Park School, in Māngere.
One dead, three injured in West Auckland crash
'The cordons will be in place for some time.'
Air ambulance funding sees faster response times
System now centrally co-ordinated with better helicopters and improved clinical crewing.
Man seriously injured after stabbing on West Auckland bus
A shocked bus driver called police after a passenger was stabbed.
Northland shooting: Two men found dead
Northland shooting: Two men found dead at remote Awarua property. Video / Michael Cunningham
Long waits reported for police non-emergency line
Police say a third of calls to the 105 line are abandoned before an operator picks up.
'Significant delays' after three vehicle crash at on SH1 at Pukerua Bay
A police spokesperson said there were early indications of minor injuries.