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NSW police arrest teen who drove 'erratically' then crashed into crowd before NRL final
Ten people were taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, one a young girl.
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'Very distressing': Person charged after man critically injured in Hamilton
Emergency services were called to Anglesea St about 2.45pm yesterday.
Fire destroys Apparelmaster warehouse in Petone
The overnight fire reached third alarm, drawing crews from across the Wellington region.
'I just can’t believe it': Shock as three family members dead at South Auckland home
Emergency services were called to a house on Cambridge Tce, Papatoetoe, at 6.40pm.
Police investigate fatal motorbike crash in Hauraki District
The rider died at the scene despite emergency services’ best efforts.
Two seriously injured in early-morning Christchurch crash
Both patients were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
These skydivers parachuted 3000 feet to help people in a plane crash
Three skydivers parachuted into a nearby field to help crash survivors.
Police launch investigation after three found dead in Papatoetoe home
Police investigate how three people in a Cambridge Tce, Papatoetoe home died in school holiday tragedy. Video / Michael Craig
Tesla v taxi: Hollywood star Cliff Curtis injured in waterfront crash
The impact shunted the taxi several metres and put three – including Curtis – in hospital.
Man dead, person in custody as police launch Glen Innes homicide inquiry
Police are standing guard at the scene in East Auckland this afternoon.
Probe after 'unexplained' death of Dunedin man, neighbour reports late night altercation
Emergency services were called to Leckhampton Court about 11pm Wednesday.
One seriously injured in Hamilton dirt bike and truck crash
Arthur Porter Drive is closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.
Firefighters battle blaze at Coca-Cola building in Auckland
Coca-Cola Europacific NZ said all people have been accounted for.
Watch: Car catches fire on Auckland motorway, delays expected
One southbound lane on State Highway 1 near Penrose is blocked after a car caught fire.
Police investigating Brazilian woman missing near Queenstown seek man seen on hiking track
The man was seen on the Mt Dewar summit track around 12.30pm on September 18.
Rental firm 'deeply concerned' after person critically injured in fall from moving van
Police were called to Tunnel Rd at about 11.40pm on Saturday.
One person critically injured in Timaru SUV crash
Emergency services were called to Pages Rd about 7.15am.
Suspicious 2am fire guts Auckland barbershop
The premises on Te Atatū Rd were 'well involved' when firefighters arrived.
Life returns to submerged Bangkok markets after deadly floods
Bangkok residents waded in waist-deep water to buy essentials from market stalls.
Fire crews work to clean up 1000-litre chemical spill in Gore
Nearby buildings were evacuated, but no injuries were reported.
Man filmed holding on to back of moving van before critical injuries
Police were called to Tunnel Rd at about 11.40pm on Saturday.
Campervan blown over on highway, one person seriously injured
Incident one of many reported to emergency services as severe gusts hit the region.
One person dead and another injured in West Auckland crash
Red Hill Rd in Massey has since reopened.
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Four sailors rescued after yacht strikes whale in South Pacific
The sailors spent several hours stranded in a life raft before being rescued.
Hoarder's house near Blenheim 'significantly damaged' by overnight blaze
A digger was used to clear items from the backyard after the fire spread beyond the house.
Auckland Northern Motorway crash injures three
A motorist said multiple vehicles were involved and had 'intensive' damage.
Bangkok declares flood disaster across city
Almost 300mm of rain has fallen on Bangkok since Thursday afternoon.
Drones, dogs, helicopter: Search continues for missing Queenstown woman
Dozens of searchers were involved in Saturday’s operation.
Person injured in Waikato motorcycle crash, SH1 partially blocked
The crash was reported at about 12.15pm near Horsham Downs.