Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldChildren weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runwayPassengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.14 Dec 05:02 AM
WorldBritish backpacker jailed over fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth city centreThe rider was three times the legal alcohol limit when she fatally struck a pedestrian.13 Dec 05:23 AM
ChristchurchStrangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's death11 Dec 06:28 PM
Auckland'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapse10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was like I was a baby again': Crash survivor's plea to young drivers this summer10 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandDream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea barMaritime NZ says passengers were not properly briefed on the risky Pātea bar.09 Dec 08:04 PM
New ZealandGirl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
AucklandPerson found dead after Auckland house fire as police investigateThe blaze broke out at a Kohekohe St home in New Lynn at 1.23pm.08 Dec 07:27 PM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
World25 dead after fire engulfs Goa superclub in IndiaThe gas explosion erupted just after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane.07 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after jetboat crash in WairarapaThe incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.07 Dec 07:39 AM
WorldGoa nightclub fire kills at least 23, including touristsOfficials say three victims died from burns and the rest from suffocation.07 Dec 03:21 AM
WorldClimber charged after girlfriend freezes to death on Austria’s highest mountainProsecutors say the woman had never done a winter high-altitude climb before.06 Dec 06:59 AM
WorldBrazilian dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTVMuseum boss Ronald Montenegro, 55, has been remembered as a 'much-loved' dad.06 Dec 06:49 AM
World10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire The victims, aged 17 to 23, were students at a teacher training college.06 Dec 02:40 AM
WellingtonFive injured as car and van collide in Kumeū, road blockedOne person is in a serious condition in North Shore Hospital.06 Dec 12:36 AM
New ZealandTruck driver who killed cyclist in bike lane discharged without convictionCyclist Warrick Jones, 50, died after a crash at a Belmont intersection.05 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tragedies reinforce need for hunters to follow safety rulesOPINION: Hunting can be a wonderful sport, but it can also be deadly.05 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandQuiet inner-city Auckland street jolted awake as car ploughs into houseOne person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.04 Dec 11:50 PM
AucklandPerson in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villaPolice are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.04 Dec 08:20 PM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelmed with grief': NZ father of eight crushed to death at Australian worksiteThe 45-year-old Kiwi was remembered as a 'caring and amazing' father.04 Dec 01:23 AM
WorldDrunk raccoon found passed out in US liquor store The animal ransacked shelves and drank from smashed bottles of scotch and whiskey. 03 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
AucklandRush-hour traffic gridlock after truck-car crash on Auckland motorway, lanes reopenA critically injured motorist was freed from a car and taken to hospital. 02 Dec 07:59 PM
ChristchurchLearner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changesKymani Hiley-Hetaraka, 13, fell backwards and hit her head at Alpine Ice in Christchurch.02 Dec 06:21 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP riverThe car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.02 Dec 05:59 PM
