Auckland police warn stolen bag may contain toxic asbestos
“Amongst some items stolen is double-bagged asbestos that had been placed in a box. “Asbestos is extremely toxic,…
Christchurch teenage fisherman hooks 2m shark off New Brighton Pier
The height of the pier meant that lifting the shark directly was not an option, as the line…
Person taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in serious condition after ute flips in 2-vehicle crash
A third person was taken to hospital in a serious condition, the spokesman said. A woman close to…
Napier crash: Truck and trailer rolls, closes SH51 lane near Awatoto Rd
A spokesperson for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the northbound lane of SH51 from Awatoto Rd would…
Hawke’s Bay: Person seriously injured after ute flips in two-vehicle crash
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One dead after crash between car and truck closes SH3 near Te Awamutu
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Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out of 2026 Super Rugby season
“They found an infection in my back called discitis, which means I’m going to be on antibiotics for…
Car crash at Beachlands Speedway, Dunedin leaves one person with serious injuries
Fire and Emergency sent two fire trucks, one from Lookout Pt and one from Brighton volunteer, where crews…
Emergency incident in Auckland’s Mt Albert: Four injured; police, ambulance at scene
A Herald photographer said multiple people were being treated by ambulance staff, with 15 to 20 police cars…
Serious crash Waiuku: Person trapped after vehicle rolls into ditch
A person was then seen being carried to a rescue helicopter, which landed in a nearby paddock. Police…
Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’
Corrections began funding the service in November 2022. Since then, it had contributed around $3.9 million in ongoing…
Serious two-truck crash closes State Highway 57 near Levin after six die on roads in past 48 hours
Fire and Emergency central shift manager Murray Dunbar confirmed firefighters were called at 2.29am to the two-truck crash…