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Police appeal to driver following Taupo collision with horse

Police are wanting to speak to a driver after a collision north of Taupo between a car and a horse early this morning. Around 5:20am,...

Denmark’s iconic stock exchange building on fire

The incident in Copenhagen has been described as the country’s ‘Notre Dame’ moment. A fire engulfed one of the best-known buildings in the Danish capital...

New Zealander dies from suspected poisoned mushroom drink at Australian wellness centre

New Zealander Rachael Dixon has been identified as the woman who passed away shortly after consuming a suspected poisoned mushroom drink at the Soul...

Update on search for missing Gisborne father Joseph Ahuriri

Police investigating the disappearance of Gisborne father Joseph Ahuriri have carried out a further search in the Bay View area over the last two...

Workplace death – Newland, Ashburton District

A person has died following a workplace incident at a property in Newland, Ashburton District this morning. Emergency services were called to the property at...

Police updates: Fatal crashes Matamau, Mangere and Raglan

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 April 2024. Fatal Collision, SH 2, Matamau A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on...

Fatal water incident, Whangārei

One person has died following a water incident at Whangārei Heads this morning. At 9.35am, emergency services received calls stating one person was in trouble...

Coroner critical of delayed ambulance response in woman’s fatal heart attack

The coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale criticised St John for sending an available ambulance to a less urgent incident instead of directly responding to Margaret Wells'...

Search for fisherman missing in Hawke’s Bay suspended

The search for Jason Hollows, the 54-year-old fisherman who went overboard on the coast of Hawke’s Bay on Monday 1 April, has been suspended. An...

Police release names of teens who died in Mt. Richmond Forest Park vehicle incident

Police are now able to advise the name of the two women who died following a crash on an off-roading track in Mount Richmond...

Mozambicans fleeing cholera outbreak die in ferry accident

The southern African nation is one of many in the region that has been struggling with the water-borne disease since last year. More than 100...

Name release, fatal crash Eden Terrace

Police are now able to advise the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 16, Eden Terrace on Sunday...

Police updates: Fatal crashes Okoroire and Okaihau

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 9 April 2024. Fatal crash, Ōkaihau Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ōkaihau...

Takaka unexplained death referred to the Coroner

Police investigating the death of Peter Miller who was located deceased at a Takaka rural property last month, do not believe this death to...

Fatal crash: Marua Road, Hikurangi

Emergency services are at the scene of a single vehicle crash on Marua Road, Hikurangi. One person died in the crash, which was reported to...

Fatal Crash – Cromwell-Clyde Highway, Cromwell Gorge

Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on Cromwell-Clyde Highway at around 6:35am on Wednesday 27 March. He was Kelan Michael Ray...

Name release: Fatal Crash – SH1, Kekerengu

Police can now name the victims of a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Kekerengu on Thursday 28 March. They were Philip Donald Wightman, 67,...

Watch: Turkish politician killed while celebrating election win

A member of the CHP party died after a balcony collapsed during victory celebration. A celebration of a local election win in the Turkish city...

Pukaki crash: Police appeal for witnesses

As an investigation into a fatal crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki on 30 March continues, Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed...

Pukaki crash: Fourth person dies

Police can advise a fourth person has died following a crash on State Highway 8, Pukaki on Saturday 30 March. Three people were initially confirmed...

Waikato Police urge motorists to be mindful of agricultural vehicles after three tractor crashes

After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural...

Fatal crash, SH6 Okaramio

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at 2:28pm. The person died...

Watch: Another US bridge hit by a vessel

A cargo vessel damaged the supports of a bridge over the Arkansas River less than a week after a deadly incident in Baltimore. The Oklahoma...

Pukaki crash: Malaysian students among the dead and injured

Reports emerging from Malaysia confirm that two Malaysian students tragically lost their lives in a devastating crash that occurred in Canterbury yesterday. Malaysian Prime Minister...

Motorcyclist dies following 30 March crash

One person has died following a crash on Piakonui Road in Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako yesterday. The crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor and was...

Fatal crash, State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to...

Three die in crash on SH8 at Pukaki

Police can confirm three people have died in a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki this afternoon. Three others have serious injuries and...

Fatal vehicle incident in Westmorland, Christchurch

One person has died following an incident involving a vehicle at a property on Happy Home Road, Westmorland this afternoon. The incident involving a vehicle...

Auckland motorway crashes cause traffic chaos

Crashes on the Southern Motorway (SH1), and North Western Motorway (SH16) have led to significant traffic buildups on the eve of Good Friday. Latest updates...

Update – Baltimore bridge collapse: Container ship incident leaves six missing

A container ship experiencing a loss of power struck an important bridge in Baltimore, causing severe damage to the structure. The incident led to the...

‘Mass casualty event’: Ship collision triggers catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore experienced a catastrophic collapse, sending several people and vehicles plunging into the river below, according to emergency...

Fatal crash, Aranui

One person has died following a crash on Hampshire Street last night. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at 9:46pm. The person died at the...

Fatal quad bike crash, Crownthorpe

One person has died following a crash on a private property in Crownthorpe, Hastings on Saturday afternoon. At around 2:30pm, emergency services responded to a...

FBI investigates Alaska Airlines door blow-out incident as potential crime

The development follows a harrowing mid-flight ordeal on January 5th, as passengers onboard the Alaska Airlines flight have been informed by the FBI that...

Fatal house fire, Hurunui

Police can confirm a person has died following a house fire in Hurunui overnight. Emergency services were called to the Karaka Road property about 10.50pm....

Fatal Crash, Shines Road, Waitaki

One person has died following a one vehicle crash, where the vehicle rolled on Shines Road, Island Cliff, North Otago, yesterday. Emergency services responded to...

Search for missing diver off Patea formally suspended

The search for the missing diver in Pātea has been formally suspended today. He was reported missing from a vessel off the coast shortly after...

LATAM Airlines nosedive – reports say flight attendant accidentally triggered the event

A LATAM Airlines flight to Auckland experienced a severe drop in altitude last week, injuring 50 passengers, was possibly caused by an accidental activation...

Police updates – Serious crash Awakeri, Patea missing diver

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 17 March 2024. Serious crash, SH 30 Awakeri The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to...

Police updates: Herne Bay burglary, missing Mt. Albert woman found, Forgotten Highway fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 16 March 2024. Missing Mt Albert woman located safe and well Police have located a 51-year-old woman reported missing...

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