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'Harrowing incident': Coastguard rescues boaties after 3m waves hit vessel near Motunau
One person was swept off the boat and into the water during the incident.
Air NZ flight lands safely in Auckland after hydraulic issue
Flight ANZ538 was travelling from Christchurch to Auckland.
'Felt right across the district': Police name victim of fatal railway track crash
'Amberlee was part of our Pukeora Family and will be missed by all of us here.'
Watch: Pair has lucky escape after car crashes into power pole and catches fire
The crash happened in Dunedin about 1.30pm.
Dramatic car fire in Dunedin
Two people had a lucky escape after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin and caught fire this afternoon.
Dive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal
'If we ever found this one, to definitely get hold of police.'
Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.
Woman dies in hospital after head-on crash on rural South Auckland road
Police say a man remains in hospital in a critical condition.
One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā District
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.
Police investigate homicide in Ōtāhuhu
A person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ Herald
Police investigate unexplained death in Canterbury town
Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.50pm
‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.
'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.
Pair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwaters
The men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car.
One dead after crash involving vehicle and pedestrian
The crash occurred just before midnight, closing a residential street temporarily.
'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter
'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'
Weather warnings in place and pills being sold in fake blister packs | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Weather warnings remain, pills being sold in fake blister packs and Te Pāti Māori expected to campaign hard.
Fatal Clendon Park chase victims knew driver accused of shoving them off road - police
A 56-year-old man has charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Bus carrying 19 students crashes into river, several hospitalised
Telegraph: The bus veered off Bishopstoke Road into the River Itchen in Eastleigh.
Crash closes major South Auckland highway, one critically injured
Two others are still trapped in a vehicle at the scene on SH22.
Man in custody after five-hour armed police stand-off in Christchurch
Police were called to an address in Wilsons Rd.
Police officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teen
The family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning.
'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised
They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.
'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident
The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday.
Body found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019
His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno
'I just knew that one day this would happen.'