
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
Police said the road may be closed for some time.
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 7.15pm.
Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.
Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.
Police are looking for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.
Sister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays after road closed.
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
The volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'
Several investigations are under way after the 6-year-old died in Auckland last week.
Fire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
The crash was reported to police around 3.45pm.
The train pushed the car, leaving it completely under the train.
The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.
It is understood a number of golfers saw the incident unfold.
The pedestrian was taken to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition.
A body was found in the debris by investigators on Sunday morning.
The footage contradicts Israeli claims about not targeting ambulances.