PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Changes needed to our accidental compensation schemeOPINION: Susan St John casts a wary eye over amendments to accident compensation.10 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes busy West Auckland road, motorist critically injuredA person is fighting for their life after a car struck a tree at Gloria Ave/Te Atatū Rd.07 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their livesFirefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.07 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll ends with 17 people killed on our roadsSeventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.04 Jan 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous' holiday road toll the highest in five years, 'basic' mistakes often to blameSeatbelts, speeding, cellphones and alcohol are still the biggest common factors.04 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandSerious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delaysTwo people have been injured and diversions are in place.03 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandOmaha tragedy: New details emerge in death of schoolboy on New Year's DayAuckland teen remembered as a 'loved son, brother and valued friend'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ could save 100 lives a year on roads, AA saysThree more people have died on New Zealand roads in the last day.03 Jan 12:08 AM
New ZealandSerious crash involving car and pedestrian in TaurangaThe crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.02 Jan 09:21 AM
New ZealandOmaha tragedy: Police name schoolboy Joshua Hartner, 17, victim of New Year run-overPolice are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.02 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist's death lifts holiday road toll total to 11A motorcyclist has died in a crash in the Kaipara District, Northland, overnight.01 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandNew Year shattered by teen death in quiet Omaha seaside streetEmergency services were called to Omaha around 4am.01 Jan 08:33 AM
New ZealandInquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, draggedWitnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.01 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandOne dead in New Plymouth crash, road to be closed for several hoursSeveral people are also in hospital following serious crashes in Auckland overnight.31 Dec 11:16 PM
New ZealandTeenager struck and killed by vehicle in OmahaA teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.31 Dec 08:48 PM
WorldChild, 3, dies after accidental shooting on Christmas DayThe retired sheriff's child reportedly found a gun in a visitor's car.30 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandElderly woman seriously injured after being struck in supermarket carparkDriver "shaken", elderly pedestrian seriously injured.29 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandBaby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's workThe Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after truck goes over bank; highway closedThe crash happened in the early hours of this morning.25 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge fully openMotorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.25 Dec 05:19 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two-car crash south of TaupōThe official holiday road death toll started at 4pm on Christmas eve24 Dec 08:26 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer put on holdA teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.24 Dec 07:45 AM
SportEx-Auckland rugby player in critical condition after multi-storey fall in AmsterdamHe was hoping to make his official debut for Spain in a World Cup qualifying game.20 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandDriver dies after serious crash near QueenstownAbout 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.20 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandMan dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in TūrangiA police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.19 Dec 09:46 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously hurt in East Auckland crash, roads closedPolice are asking motorists to avoid the area following the incident.16 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in 'water-related incident'Police were alerted just after 5.30pm.11 Dec 09:56 AM
New Zealand'We lost our beautiful girl when she closed her eyes' - rising rugby star killed in crashThe 21-year-old died after falling off the back of a utility vehicle.10 Dec 08:47 PM
World53 die in horror Mexico migrant-smuggling crashRescue workers rushing to a highway accident found a horrific scene.10 Dec 06:47 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafeWorkSafe has charged 13 parties with health and safety breaches.08 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after crash in PoriruaOne person suffers serious injuries in accident and is being airlifted to hospital.07 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Horowhenua crash involving a car and a truckEmergency services were called to Hokio Beach Rd at around 1pm.07 Dec 04:47 AM