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Multiple people injured in Whanganui two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to the two-car crash near Whanganui.

Search for missing Hawke's Bay fisherman
The man, aged 75, had been fly fishing in the Tukituki River.

Woman killed in crash in rural Canterbury
The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, died in the crash.

Man left with critical injuries after assault in Auckland suburb
Police said they received reports of an assault on Gifford Ave around 3.10am.

Focus: Man left with critical injuries after assault in Auckland suburb
A man has received critical injuries following a serious assault in Mount Roskill, Auckland, early Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald

Fatal crash in Highland Park, East Auckland
A young man was the victim of last night's fatal crash.

Serious crash in Highland Park, East Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit is on the way to the crash scene tonight.

Massive cocaine haul washed up on West Auckland beach likely destined for Oz
The massive $3 million haul of cocaine washed up on a West Auckland beach yesterday.

Drug syndicates 'determined' to create an NZ market for cocaine
"We are definitely seeing an increase in cocaine coming in to New Zealand."

Focus: Teenager among four injured in serious crash in Manukau
A teenager is understood to be among four people injured in a serious crash in Manukau that left a vehicle involved in a twisted and mangled mess.

SH1 closed after car crashes into power pole near Levin, lines down
The crash has brought power lines down on SH1.

One seriously hurt after wall collapses in Auckland
The person was taken to Auckland Hospital.

Donations for Chinese-NZ family in road rage incident reach $76,000
Organiser says victims grateful for support with father in hospice and mother not working.

Chch explosion mystery: Investigators still can't identify cause
Personal belongings, including photo albums, have been returned to those affected.

Heavy traffic after Wellington's Mt Victoria Tunnel reopens
NZTA has advised that motorists should expect significant delays in both directions.

Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.

'A classic mistake': Coroner's decision called victim blaming
"We don't know if coroner's can be censured, but this one certainly needs to be."

Walking to school: Under 8s need parents alongside, says road safety advocate
"It's been a long held tradition and for tens of years that we all walk to school."

Truck death: Adults should walk 6yos to school - Coroner
Carla Neems was killed by a recycling truck on May 2, 2017.

Suspect in shooting of Kiwi in Melbourne hands himself in
Ben Togiai, 33, was shot dead outside a boxing event in Melbourne on March 1.

Armed police respond to threats at a Levin property
Armed police respond to threats at a Levin property.

SH1 closed south of Karapiro following serious crash
Emergency services were called to the crash between a car and a truck at about 10.35am.

West Auckland murder: Accused granted name suppression
The victim died on Westgate Drive yesterday.

Woman slain in street: Murder accused allegedly breached protection order
A 63-year-old man was charged with murder following the death.

Fatal stabbing: 63-year-old charged with murder of woman in West Auckland
Man in custody after fatal stabbing was known to the victim.

Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.

Stabbing, screams: Hero builder tried to save woman
Police confirm a man is now in custody.

Witness tried to save woman fatally stabbed in street, man arrested
St John Ambulance was called to Westgate Drive at 8.36am.

Two Kiwi water polo players injured in nightclub balcony collapse
Bernadette Doyle, 18, and Emily Nicholson, 21, were injured in the collapse.