New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
WorldOne mountaineer dead, two missing in Slovenia avalanchePoor weather forced crews to halt the search amid rain, snow and strong wind.05 Oct 09:56 PM
CrimeCriminal charge filed against bus driver accused of hitting 83yo pedestrianPamela Marion Biggs, 83, died a day after being struck in Onehunga.05 Oct 09:16 PM
WellingtonMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandBus runs off road into Wellington property, SH1 reopens hours laterThe bus left the road near Kilbirnie Cres around 6am, police said.05 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandFlooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits southMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.05 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning crash near WaiukuEmergency services were called to Aka Aka Rd just after 5.30am.04 Oct 10:52 PM
WorldIndonesia school collapse death toll rises to 17, dozens still missingHeavy machinery is now being used as rescuers search for 49 missing.04 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandYoung child dies after incident involving vehicle in South AucklandPolice have alerted the Serious Crash Unit as investigations begin.04 Oct 06:47 AM
World'We are still searching': 14 dead, 49 missing after Indonesia school collapseFamilies agreed to expand the search after the 72-hour rescue window ended.04 Oct 05:03 AM
WorldIndonesia school collapse toll rises to 8: rescue officialsFamilies have waited for days at the site as hopes of survival fade.03 Oct 06:25 AM
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
