Man suffers serious burns after explosion in North Canterbury
Emergency services were called to Coopers Creek in Oxford just before 4pm.
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Grieving father seeks return of missing Harley to 'keep in memory of his son'
Russell Blackford was killed in a motorcycle crash two years ago.
One dead, one in hospital after crash in Greymouth
The crash happened in Rapahoe, north of Greymouth.
Person on life support after being hit by train
The incident happened on Hinuera Rd in Matamata.
'Too young to die': Family's grief after mum, newborn die
The family of a mother and newborn baby who died suddenly in West Auckland speak.
Serious: Car on fire in Taranaki, police unclear on circumstances
Emergency services were called to the scene - located on Brewer Rd - shortly after 9pm.
Bouncers tried to break up fight before three people stabbed
Police say three people were stabbed in the incident.
Motorcyclist dies in Waikato crash
Police said the crash happened near Tauhei just after 4pm.
Child dies after trailer toppled on to them in Hawke's Bay
The child died when a trailer they were playing on toppled over.
St John facing staff cuts, aims to save $30 million
St John is aiming to save $30 million to survive the economic impacts of Covid-19.
Major delays on Auckland's Southern motorway due to crash
The crash is partially blocking the left southbound lane near the Orams Rd overbridge.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
Industrial building on fire in Sockburn, Christchurch
Major blaze tears through Stockburn factory in Christchurch. Video / Kurt Bayer
Focus Live: Police to end Armed Response Teams
Police said armed teams 'do not align with the style of policing New Zealanders expect'. Video / Will Trafford
Police investigating spate of cell tower fires overnight
Attempts to burn down cell towers are thought to be linked to a conspiracy around 5G.
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
'Virtually no car left' after alcohol-fuelled crash
'Nothing short of a miracle' that a Dunedin woman and her partner survived, says judge.
Man denies murdering Christchurch woman on New Year's Eve
Bella Te Pania, 33, was found in car near Christchurch Airport on New Year's Eve.
'Help, help, help me': One dead, one injured in North Shore house
The area where a person died has been cordoned off with tape.
Person dead, another injured in North Shore incident: 'He was yelling - Help me'
Emergency services are at the scene.
People heard screaming: Man dead in Auckland street after shots fired
Police confirm that the two incidents are related.
Wellington port accident: Worker trapped in machine by rolling log
Firefighters rushed to CentrePort Wellington to free the trapped driver.
Police chase and shootout in Kawerau
Dramatic footage obtained by the Herald shows police chase and exchange gunfire during an incident in the Bay of Plenty in May 2020. Video / Supplied
After lockdown, three women were killed. The short lives and tragic deaths of Angela, Tania and Shirley
'They're not young, not beautiful, not tragic. They're the stories we forget all the time'
Shots fired at Corrections officer in Whanganui Prison carpark
Corrections supporting staff member and family after shooting.
Children kept in school after firearm reported to police at Beach Haven
A street was cordoned off and police entered a property in Beach Haven.
'He will be alone in this world': Killer's actions claimed two lives
Two people who truly loved each other have lost their lives.
'She trusted you': Man who killed 'defenceless' mother jailed for 14 years
"She was in all respects defenceless," judges tells man who murdered his mum.
Two people assaulted in Wellington, both in hospital
One person is in a serious condition, police are investigating.
Police, ambulance called after man arrives bleeding and injured at Titirangi Mobil
A west Auckland house is under police guard following the incident.