Stabbing near Hamilton’s Fraser High School: Mother appeals for information on social media
Hato Hone St John said it took a patient to Waikato Hospital “in a serious condition”. The mother…
One person dies after boating incident off Napier coast
“Tragically, the second person was located unresponsive in the water a short time later and was unable to…
Large 30-hectare fire on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay
It is the biggest of five vegetation fires currently burning in the Hawke’s Bay area, caused by strong…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
The lane was expected to be blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. Motorists were…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…
Boating Tragedy: Paea Moeakiola celebrates husband’s ‘beautiful life’ after drowning death
Paea Moeakiola said her husband was a strong swimmer. “In Tonga, his father said he could swim at…
Auckland traffic heavy near Epsom after four-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway
A four-vehicle collision on the Southern Motorway is causing heavy traffic on parts of the motorway network, particularly…
Targa Rally crash near Rotorua: Witness describes ‘big ball of flames’ after car hits tree
He grabbed two large fire extinguishers from his shed and headed towards the road. “The car was a…
Roads blocked as armed police secure area near Tauranga Police Station
A witness, who did not want to be named, said they saw a man dressed in “full SWAT”…
Woman found dead at property near Pahiatua school, police launch homicide investigation
A car belonging to the victim is missing from the address and police are appealing for any sightings…
Two dead after serious crash on SH1 near Tīrau, Waikato; road remains closed
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Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…