New ZealandFailed attempt to save neighbourFar North fire victim Hugh David Aarons yelled for help as his Kaitaia flat burned and neighbours frantically tried to break down his door to get him out.05 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandDriving age to rise to 16Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.05 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandCattle truck crash victim namedA cattle truck driver killed when his truck and trailer rolled on SH1 north of Kaikoura has been named.03 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandCrash toddler fights for lifeA 2-year-old boy was fighting for his life in the Starship hospital early today after he was hit by a car on a suburban Auckland road. The boy - who was listed in a critical condition...01 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlyby for pals ends in tragedyCAA report points to unsafe action but developer dad blames high winds.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Amazing girl' falls from uteA 10-year-old girl has died after falling from the back of a ute driven by her best friend's father.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRecord rainfall in Hawke's BayA woman in advanced labour was evacuated by helicopter today following flooding in Hawke's Bay, and with more rain on the way, Civil Defence is preparing for worsening floodwaters.27 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Easter car crash namedPolice have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.26 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandPolice urge drivers to be patient on the trip homeThe Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.25 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandDrowned man yet to be identifiedPolice are following up leads to identify a man who drowned in the sea off the suburb of Island Bay in Wellington yesterday.24 Apr 07:33 PM