One dead in Far North tractor accident near beach
The fatal tractor accident is understood to have happened near a beach.
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John Roughan: Didn't we set up emergency services to take risks?
COMMENT: From Pike River to White Island, government officials have been averse to risk.
One dead in Blenheim crash, first holiday road toll victim
The crash is the first fatality of the Christmas road toll period.
Auckland child killed in Southland driveway incident
Police have released the name of the dead child.
Lucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery
"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."
Stressful time of year: Assault cases rise during holiday season
Christmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.
New Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019
Three of the year's biggest survival stories.
Three injured after another SH5 crash
Crash has again blocked State Highway 5, this time near Te Pohue.
Chemical spill closes Auckland road
Two 20-litre drums of nitric acid have spilled across the road.
Mataura death: Child struck in driveway
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.
Three rescued from sinking boat off Canterbury coast
Three rescued after boat in distress near Christchurch late last night.
Air-ambulance transfers unavailable for days
DHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.
UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims
Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".
Govt to fund research on music-fest drug testing
Researchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.
House fire turns into homicide investigation after man found dead
A house fire in Tokomaru Bay is now a homicide investigation after a man's body was found.
White Island nine days on: Two still missing
Recovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.
White Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injured
The dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Christchurch truck crash: Person trapped, power lines down
Emergency services on the scene after vehicle and truck collide on Avonhead Rd.
Emergency incident in Auckland CBD
Emergency services are responding to an incident in central Auckland
White Island: Fruitless search 'tough going for everybody'
Two bodies remain unaccounted for after a water-only search around White Island yesterday.
Fatal house fire: One dead in blaze
Police say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.
'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries
"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."
Crash detour alert: State Highway 1 near Waipu closed
SH1 between Nova Scotia Drive and The Braigh is closed.
Jack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplaced
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
The courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the year
New Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.
White Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
Heroic response, hospital's clinical lead for burns called in from maternity leave
"When Ruadhán was hungry I'd just scrub out and feed him, then go back in," surgeon tells.
PR experts assess police response to White Island eruption
Small mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.
Scrub fire in Far North after car crash
The vehicle had rolled and caused power lines to come down.
White Island Eruption: Police face 'trade-offs' as they consider recovery options
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
White Island: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life
"She would always make the effort to help others and leave herself to last."
Bomb disposal team sent to NZ Post mail centre, area evacuated due to 'suspicious package'
The NZ Defence Force's explosive ordnance team is being sent to the scene.
White Island: Donations pour in to help families and victims of eruption
GoFundMe says it is monitoring and ensure funds reach the intended place.