Three-story townhouse under construction was destroyed by fire
A new, luxury three-story townhouse under construction has been destroyed in a fire overnight on Northboro Rd in Belmont. Video / NZ Herald
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Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Emergency services rushing to extinguish apartment block blaze in Dunedin
The fire was reported to be on the ground floor of a three-storey building.
NRC cracks down on defiant firelighter
A Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.
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Building fire ‘not suspicious’
The cause of the fire was undetermined but "likely to have been electrical".
Employment dispute at Northland Fire HQ involves Kaipara's deputy mayor
Jonathan Larsen refused to take other offers from the station unless they were permanent.
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Children’s Minister Karen Chhour and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced new measures to combat youth crime.
Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
Person hurt in fire at Canterbury property, blaze at vacant house in central Christchurch
The person was taken to hospital with burns.
Dannevirke car fires
Police are treating a car fire in Dannevirke as suspicious. Video / Supplied
Car mounts kerb, fatally strikes man walking dog in rush-hour crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
Police guarding scene after Massey house fire overnight
The blaze on Don Buck Rd was reported at 10pm.
'Massive thud': Pedestrian dies following crash in Mt Albert
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
Masked men throw 'fire bomb' at vehicle in Dannevirke
A Dannevirke family watched as their ute went up in flames. Video / Annette Lilo
Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Firefighting family following in father's footsteps
'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'
SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Flames seen coming from aircraft over Queenstown
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Search for shirtless man who vanished in Whanganui River ongoing; rāhui in place
Police, Coastguard and Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service are responding.
Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior
Carole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.
Woman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West Auckland
The woman and the man were known to each other, police say.
Police examine car as serious incident closes road in Massey
Police have been examining the scene on Moire Rd through the night.
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.
'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire
Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.
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Police are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.