Man jailed for 'frenzied and savage' murder of friend
Hughie Ransfield has been sent to jail for murdering Maui Haukamau in Rotorua.
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One person dead, two in hospital after serious crash in Dunedin
One person has died in a single-car crash on Ravensbourne Rd in Dunedin.
Person struck by train at Kingsland station, services suspended
A person has been critically injured after being hit by a train at Kingsland Train Station
Four hospitalised after vehicle crashes down bank in Hawke's Bay
SH50 was initially closed, but had fully reopened by 1.15pm.
Fire destroys fishing boat in Milford Sound
The fire destroyed then sank a fishing boat in Milford Sound. Video / Dylan O’Neill / ODT
Police National Dive squad recover two submerged cars in Napier
Dive squad called to extract two cars submerged in Meeanee Quay
Anti-terror bollards for Christchurch
Police raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.
He stood up and yelled 'I'm okay' - family grapple with crash mystery
Waihi mourns motorcyclist Mike Bainbridge, who died in a crash near the town.
Teenager arrested over motorway rock throwing incident
"A youth was arrested, and has since been referred to Youth Aid," police say.
Car collides with tree - driver killed
The crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.
Object thrown off motorway bridge, smashes through car carrying toddler
'We're lucky a little girl didn't get killed on the motorway.'
Serious injuries after SH1 crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.
Safety warning after plane breaks up mid-flight: Pilot and passenger killed
Safety warning after plane crash south of Dargaville killed two men
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Ngatea, Waikato
Police are keen to speak any truckies who may have noticed something on SH2 early today.
Auckland city managed-isolation hotel evacuated after alarm
The hotel guests were seen filing into a street in the CBD.
Strange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Two people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.
Man trapped in ute after crash inside Taradale reserve
Police, firefighters and ambulance called to Trigg Cres, near Dolbel Reserve.
Two arrested in Mosgiel after threat to shoot police
A man lies on the ground as the police AOS squad examine the scene. Photo / Craig Baxter / ODT
Emergency callout after person gets stuck at top of Wellington waterfall
The incident has sparked a full-scale emergency response.
Scrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injured
Fourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.
Death at Ports of Auckland - worker killed, investigation underway
A stevedore has been killed at Ports of Auckland after shipping container incident
Focus Live: Police commissioner Andrew Coster reacts to the sentencing of the Christchurch gunman
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said while today's sentencing was an important milestone in the judicial process, 'it should not overshadow the incredible stories of determination and survival of victims'. Video / RNZ
Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park
The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Coroner releases findings into death of Rotorua toddler in hot car
The temperature inside the car was measured to be between 51 and 71C.
Three injured after car rolls at Kariotahi Beach
One person suffered serious injuries in the crash, while two others have moderate injuries
No charges after 4-month-old Waikato baby dies in hot car
Waiata Edwards was sleeping in a bassinet in a van while home renovations were being done.
Arrowtown road closed after serious crash
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road at Arrowtown.
Auckland anti-lockdown protesters take to the streets
Up to 150 protesters take to the streets of Auckland to protest mask-wearing and lockdowns. Video / Ben Leahy
Person dies suddenly in Auckland, police guarding apartments
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in South Auckland.
Suspicious package closes central Wellington street
Cuba St was cordoned off but has now reopened.
Christchurch terror attack: Heightened security around courthouse for mass murderer sentencing next week
Police will be 'highly visible' around Christchurch next week.
Can't swim? Speak up, don't be embarrassed, coroner's recommendation after drowning of foreign student
Coroner recommends not being embarrassed to admit lack of swimming ability.
Missing tramper airlifted to safety at Tongariro Crossing
The rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.