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One in hospital after house fire on West Coast
Two houses badly damaged in blaze.
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Dad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hears
Partner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.
Carterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours say
The fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.
Person airlifted to hospital after fall on Queenstown track
In a separate incident, a person died after a medical event on a mountain bike.
Child in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in Taranaki
A child is in hospital after a serious dog attack in Taranaki.
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search
'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'
A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle
Police are on the scene in Waikanae speaking with the driver.
'Distressing': Ahuriri Estuary to remain closed until further notice after big acid spill
Contaminated water pumped out but what council staff found was "distressing".
Mt Eden: Pedestrian hit by car, nearby crash leaves one injured
Patient transported Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.
'Shocked and saddened': Massive fire devastates primary school
Eight classrooms reportedly destroyed in a major fire at a Whakatane school.
Christchurch homicide case: Potential trial next year
Emergency services were called to a Christchurch house last month and found a man dead.
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
Evans Bay Parade reopens after gas leak closed road at Greta Point.
Increased threat of armed violence on DHB's agenda
Counties Manukau DHB is reviewing its emergency lockdown plans to deal with armed events.
Pedestrian in possible fatal accident in Ōnehunga
Fears pedestrian hit by vehicle in Ōnehunga may have died.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
Water tragedy: Identity of man who died revealed
Sea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.
Man pulled from North Island swimming hole unconscious
A man in his 20s was pulled from the water unconscious.
Police investigate sudden death of Hastings man
Police are investigating the death of a man in an industrial area of Hastings.
Police hunt car involved in Taitā hit-and-run
Police have released an image of a car being sought after a Taitā hit-and-run.
Police at scene of sudden death in Whangārei
Police investigating a sudden death in Whangārei.
Motorist dies in South Wairarapa collision with train
Emergency teams rushed to Western Lake Rd around 2pm.
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Child seriously burned in incident at Rotorua stable in hospital
Emergency services were called to the Pukehangi address about 4.55pm.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Car catches fire on Southwestern motorway, Auckland
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Suspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafe
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.