Fire and Emergency NZ say fuel vapour explosion caused hillside house fire near Eskdale
Nesbit said Fire and Emergency initially responded with one fire truck, which was soon upgraded and another truck…
Wairoa fatal crash: One dead and two critically injured after car and school bus collide
The school has been contacted for comment. Deputy secretary at the Ministry of Education Jocelyn Mikaere said the…
Serious motorcycle crash closes State Highway 3 near Ratana
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New colony of critically endangered long‑tailed bats discovered in Hawke’s Bay
Their reliance on specific roosting trees, however, makes them particularly vulnerable to habitat loss caused by vegetation clearance…
Person critically injured in serious crash on SH1 near Kaiwaka
They sent a helicopter, an ambulance, a rapid response unit and a first response unit to the crash,…
Major crash in Epsom leaves one critically injured, roads closed
Hato Hone St John said they responded to the incident with two ambulances, one rapid response unit and…
One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls on Tokerau Beach, Far North
The Herald reported last night one of those involved was left trapped under the 4WD after the crash.…
Rotorua crash leaves 31 injured, two in critical condition
A further 26 patients in a “minor condition” were assessed and did not require transport, a St John…
Cyclist critically injured after collision with car in Christchurch
One person was assessed at the scene and taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition. St John…
Rescued crayfish released back into river | Environment Agency
Critically endangered native crayfish that were rescued from a Yorkshire river impacted by drought conditions have been safely…
Five with serious injuries after three Hawke’s Bay and Tararua highway crashes in less than 24 hours
A police spokeswoman said the road reopened by 6.30am. State Highway 51 was closed on Thursday night after…
Man critically injured in Auckland’s Mt Wellington, police investigate
Hato Hone St John said an ambulance and rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. “We have…