Emergency Services
Police critically injured after vehicle rammed
A police vehicle was hit by another vehicle during a gathering in Buxton Square Carpark, Nelson.
One dead, four injured in Manawatū crash
One person has died following a serious crash near Bunnythorpe on New Year's Eve.
Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach
A person has died after being found unresponsive in the water at a popular Northland beach.
Tent tossed into the air in Omarama, four treated for minor injuries
Metservice meterologist John Law says a tornado is "definitely not out of the question".
Party responsibly at New Year's - St John Ambulance
Emergency services at summer hot spots are preparing for an influx of rowdy visitors on New Year's Eve.
Deadly SH1 crash kills adult, child
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash north of Mangaweka, bringing the holiday road toll to nine deaths.
Surf's up, but maybe leave the pool toys at home - Life savers
Surf Life Saving is warning people to think about what they take to the beach on a windy day.
Police urge hiker caution following Wairere Falls rescue
A hiker was forced to spend overnight and most of the following day in the bush on Boxing Day after he became separated from his group.
Nurse stabbed after callout to Rotorua home
A youth has been arrested and is due to appear in Rotorua Youth Court, say police.
McDonald's worker gets arm stuck in rubbish compactor
St John says a person has been taken to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.
Lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to beware of products with lithium batteries purchased over the holiday period.
Person seriously injured in Waikino crash
A person has been seriously injured after a crash on State Highway 2 in Waikino in the Karangahake Gorge.
Fatality in Far North brings holiday road toll to seven
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North, police said, bringing the holiday road fatality toll to an estimated seven people.
Woman's body found in water at Foxton Beach boat ramp
Police are investigating the circumstances of her death.
Motorcyclist dies after Murupara crash
Two motorcyclists were critically injured in crashes in Auckland and the Whakatāne district.
Rural Auckland left without power following high winds
Some households in rural north Auckland have been without power for more than 24 hours after high winds brought down trees and branches onto power lines.
Reward higher than search costs for missing Marokopa man
Police in Waikato offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for Tom Phillips and his children.
Man charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist with car
The cyclist suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
Person killed in Napier vehicle incident
Emergency services were called to Nuffield Avenue in Marewa around 9pm Friday.
SH25 reopens after fatal crash
There are lengthy delays on a major road on the Coromandel Peninsula after a fatal crash.