AucklandCar fire temporarily blocks northbound traffic on Auckland motorwayOne northbound lane stayed open as emergency services managed the scene.07 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldDriverless car slams on brakes after mistaking bus advert for crowd of peopleThe car made an emergency stop after mistaking a picture of film stars for real people.06 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandExplosion that seriously injured forklift driver was 'avoidable'The worker suffered serious burns and spent nine weeks in hospital.06 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrierThe Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.05 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandSummer drowning numbers tracking higher than last yearThirty people have died so far, close to last summer's total of 34.05 Feb 07:35 PM
WorldRussian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crashJudge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.05 Feb 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crashAlexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.05 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldWoman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.05 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Tasman districtPolice were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.04 Feb 05:37 PM
WellingtonWellington man dies after driveway collisionPolice, ambulances, and investigation staff attended the scene on Friday afternoon.04 Feb 03:34 AM
Christchurch‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crashConnor Cossey, 22, died in a single-vehicle crash at Rolleston on January 5.03 Feb 11:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'Ripping up concrete' - Night digger keeps Auckland residents awake for weeksFletcher Living sent the digger to work outside homes in middle of the night.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a bloody rabbit in the trap': 7yo boy left hanging from foot at indoor playgroundThe boy was left hanging upside down by his ankle and needed two adults to help.03 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Why training plane’s front wheel collapsed during emergency landing at Hawke’s Bay Airport'They tried to ease it on the nose wheel as much as possible, but obviously it gave way.'02 Feb 09:35 PM
WorldAustralian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski liftHer backpack strap snagged on the chair as she tried to get off the lift.02 Feb 04:53 PM
New ZealandSeven people injured in two-car crash in north AucklandWhangaparāoa Road remains closed as crews clear the crash scene.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandFour-car crash on Fraser St partially blocks roadNo one was injured, police say.02 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash with car on SH1 near BlenheimThe collision happened on SH1 near Grassmere about 7.30am.02 Feb 03:11 AM
AucklandOne dead from injuries after Auckland Anniversary motorbike crashPolice said they are investigating the circumstances around the South Auckland crash.02 Feb 01:46 AM
WorldFrench hospital treats man with shell up his rectumThe device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.02 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandDriver charged after Dunedin crash that left one person deadThe person was arrested after the Wickliffe Rd crash on Monday night.01 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandThe most dangerous time to be driving on NZ roadsA new report logged 19,336 fatigue events from more than 900,000 risky drives.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crashThe crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Otago crashThe Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd remains partially blocked following this morning's crash.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandMan's misery at ACC sagaAn ACC claimant tells Herald reporter David Fisher of how the agency breached his rights. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFinger ripped off on popular Auckland hydroslide after ring catches on boltSurgeons reattached the person’s severed finger after emergency treatment.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree injured in State Highway 2 crash near HastingsPolice say the road remains open with no significant traffic delays.29 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after single-vehicle crash in northwest AucklandNelson Rd is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.29 Jan 06:53 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash were pest control contractorsPolice are still formally confirming the identities of those who died.29 Jan 04:39 AM
New ZealandGlider crash leaves one person seriously injured near WaiukuFire crews are working to rescue the injured person from a creek.29 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer SpringsThe motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.29 Jan 02:30 AM
