Calls for police station rebuild after man's hand severed
"We have been asking them [NZ Police] about it for I don't know how long."
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Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital
A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
Whakaari/White Island: Volcanic Alert Level lowered
The volcano has been at Alert Level Two since November.
Opening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivors
The couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.
Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
White Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my life
A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.
Police at 'serious incident', one in custody
Police have cordoned off an area at a rural address.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror
'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
One dead after motorbike, car crash near Whakatāne
White Pine Bush Rd (SH2) was closed after the crash at 6.20pm yesterday.
White Island Tours 'couldn't have been a safer company' says former mayor
Whakaari six months on: "What's happened, it's just a tragedy."
Volcano victims considering suing White Island Tours
Whakaari eruption victims had already hired the firm to sue cruise line Royal Caribbean.
Waihau Bay murder-accused appears in court
The 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.
Watch: Dramatic police shootout caught on camera
Footage includes cops shooting out the back window of car being stolen.
Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness
Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.
'Unfair' process so far: First step taken in Awatarariki legal fight
Awatarariki residents feeling optimistic after taking next step in their ongoing fight.
The Head Hunter who made $1 million in three years
Bucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.
Person found dead in Whakatāne River
Police received reports of a person found unresponsive in the water.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
Local Focus: Tim Tams in the air - council support likely for Air Chathams
Passenger service and Tim Tams back soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heartwarming moment as White Island survivor welcomed home
A woman who survived the White Island eruption has been reunited with her family.
Local Focus: Tim Tams in the air - council support likely for Air Chathams
Passenger service and Tim Tams back soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: May is ME awareness month, so what is it?
ME affects up to 20,000 people across New Zealand. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash near Kawerau
The road may be closed later in the day when the vehicle needs to be removed.
Car v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North Island
The horse also died in the crash.
'Just another hurdle': Tree removal near Napier caused Vodafone outage
Customers and businesses across Hawke's Bay were left without landline and mobile service.