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Plane carrying 15 crashes off runway in New Jersey, three critically injured
The plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport around 5.30pm local time.

'Stay home': NSW braces for severe weather, power outages
Ulladulla recorded 223mm of rain, the heaviest July rainfall on record.

Drone rescues stranded man during flood in China
New York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.

Multiple fire trucks called to blaze in Auckland CBD
Fire and Emergency said crews were called to the incident just after 8.15pm.

'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.'

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.