Emergency Services
Person seriously injured in Auckland crash
A major highway was down to one lane after the crash, with drivers being warned of delays.
Takeaway shop fire causes traffic delays
A takeaway shop fire in West Auckland caused significant traffic delays in the area, but nobody was injured.
Two people on yacht missing off Godley Head, Christchurch
The small sail boat was last seen at 9.30pm on Thursday at Boulder Bay, near Sumner.
Alleged supermarket shoplifter arrested after altercation with guards
A shoplifter cut an Auckland supermarket security guard with a broken bottle this afternoon, police say.
Arrests connected to Nelson drive-by shooting, police say
A number of shots were fired into a property on Nelson's Exeter Street last month.
Children injured in Hastings dog attack - report
Emergency services were called to a Hastings property with animal control after two people were injured.
Southbound lane reopens after crash near Milford Sound
The crash reported on State Highway 94 just before midday injured several people, one critically.
Cause of house fire in Wellington being investigated
Fire crews were called to the blaze that ripped through a home on Plunket Street, in Kelburn on Tuesday.
A very good boy: Dog leads rescuers to man missing three days
Search teams followed the barks and pawprints of black Labrador Robey to find David McHaffie in the Ōtaki Gorge.
Two killed, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two were critically injured after crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.
Two dead after crashes in Bay of Plenty, rural Waikato
Five people have been injured, two seriously, in the crashes.
SH2 near Ōpōtiki reopens after crash
The collision was reported about 2pm on Saturday, near Dunlop Road, in Waiotahe.
Person rushed to hospital after group fight in Hamilton
Police are investigating after being called to an altercation in east Hamilton and discovered a person with critical injuries.
Person dies following crash north of Christchurch
A person has died in hospital after being injured in a crash in Pegasus, north of Christchurch.
Deadly boat capsize shows importance of sandbar crossing safety - Coroner
A coroner is calling for better messaging on sandbar crossing safety after an experienced boatie died when his boat capsized.
Labour backs new Police Commissioner - but warns against routine arming
The alternative to policing by consent would be a police state, which New Zealanders don't want, the party says.
Truck fire blocks State Highway One off-ramp near Ramarama
Southbound lanes between the Great South Road on-ramp and the Ramarama off-ramp were temporarily closed.
Diver dies after shark attack in Chatham Islands
A diver died in hospital on the Chatham Islands on Tuesday after being attacked by a shark. Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin locals fill Town Hall to support hospital campaign
A sea of Southerners filled Dunedin's Town Hall on Monday night in support of the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. Delphine Herbert was there. Audio
Blood service urges people to donate blood and plasma
The Blood Service is urging people to donate blood and plasma to meet the demand during the busy summer and Christmas season. Marketing and Communications Manager Shane Paramore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio