New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
AucklandMajor Henderson junction reopened, man in custody after 'threatening comments'Police responded to an incident at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Sel Peacock Drive.02 Oct 11:47 PM
WorldGold Coast rollercoaster riders stranded in heat after mid-ride shutdownSome patrons reported queueing for an hour before rides were closed.02 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
WorldRescuers: No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapseThermal drones were being used as families waited anxiously near the rubble.02 Oct 03:45 AM
WorldMother electrocuted in bath while charging phone, inquest hearsHer iPhone was plugged into a 3m extension cable leading from the bedroom.01 Oct 11:59 PM
Herald NOWNZ Median property values, ACC set to make $10M from KFC and Pizza HutGarth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOWWatch01 Oct 06:45 PM
WorldZaporizhzhia nuclear plant off grid for 7 days, Zelenskyy warns of dangerIt is the longest outage at Zaporizhzhia since Russia seized the site in 2022.30 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after late-night Far North crashEmergency services were called to the crash about 11.15pm in Ōhaeawai.30 Sep 06:29 PM
EntertainmentJosh Hartnett hospitalised after police car collides with his SUVThe 47-year-old actor has been filming a Netflix series in Newfoundland.30 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandElderly woman burned after rest home left bed against unguarded heaterThe 85-year-old woman’s burns went unassessed by a GP or nurse for 20 days.29 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe drops charge against trucking firm after worker’s deathJohnathon Walters was killed when faulty brakes sent a truck down a hill.28 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandNui Bartlett: The world champ once told he might never walk againMagpie claimed a world CrossFit Games title, two decades after a paralysing rugby injury. 28 Sep 11:00 PM
Auckland'Bang': Loud noise heard as car hits pedestrian, East Auckland road closedThe person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.28 Sep 10:37 PM
World'I'm alive': Argentinian man shows up to own funeral after disappearing on benderThe 22-year-old returned mid-funeral, shocking mourners who thought he was dead.28 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital after car plunges down 25-metre bankThe crash happened about 7:20am on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh in Central Otago.27 Sep 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Head-on' crash closes Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnelA witness said the crash appeared to be a head-on near the Hataitai end.26 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandDriver allegedly 3 times over limit stopped after speeding at 150km/hThe 34-year-old man had his vehicle impounded.26 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandConcerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposedNearly one in four young drivers admits to scrolling social media while behind the wheel.25 Sep 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Oh my god': Truck driver’s near miss seconds before police car crash caught on CCTVA police officer suffered minor injuries while their colleague was unharmed.25 Sep 01:05 AM
WorldChinese architect Kongjian Yu dies in Brazil plane crashKongjian Yu, 62, pioneered 'sponge cities' to combat urban flooding.24 Sep 11:58 PM
Auckland'Flying past': Three injured after three-vehicle crash involving police car in central Auckland A taxi driver says he was stopped at lights behind a police car when the crash happened. 24 Sep 08:45 PM
WorldBangkok hospital hit as massive sinkhole opens on busy roadPolice and nearby apartments were evacuated as the road continued to collapse.24 Sep 08:37 AM
New ZealandOne critical after car and bus crash in BoPFire crews are working to rescue a person trapped after a Tauranga collision. 24 Sep 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Bricks everywhere': Crash between car and pedestrian, smashes through Auckland propertiesA person in serious condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital.22 Sep 05:29 AM
EntertainmentTom Holland rushed to hospital after accident on Spider-Man set Another injured crew member, a stunt double, was also taken to hospital.22 Sep 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ. 22 Sep 12:28 AM
WorldAussie who died in Bali returned home to family missing organHis parents paid $700 to have the organ repatriated after his burial.21 Sep 07:32 AM
WorldMan dies after riding Universal Epic Universe rollercoaster in FloridaThe man, who had a pre-existing spinal injury, suffered 'multiple blunt impact' injuries.20 Sep 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Critical injuries': Highway blocked after serious Whanganui crashDrivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays.19 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway crash shuts city-bound lanes at Greenlane, big delays expectedOne person has been seriously injured in the three-vehicle accident.19 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
Auckland'Really bad': Major response after serious van collision near busy Auckland Airport hotel One driver was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the crash.18 Sep 07:40 AM
