New ZealandSerious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for driversDetours are in place near Eglinton St, in Winton, and motorists should avoid the area.15 Jan 02:58 AM
WorldKiller who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugbySteven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.14 Jan 10:23 PM
BoxingPromoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after crashTrainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami died at the scene.14 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after SH30 crash near RotoruaEmergency services say a third person has been injured in the crash.14 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldAt least 32 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandItalian-Thai Development has faced multiple deadly construction accidents.14 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldAt least 22 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandThe crane was working on part of a $9.4b China-backed high-speed rail project.14 Jan 06:16 AM
AucklandBus crashes into power pole in West Auckland, driver escapes serious injuryThe pole is now leaning against a building on Portage Rd.14 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Smashed up': Car flips in crash with truck on Southern MotorwayOne person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.13 Jan 11:58 PM
WorldWaitress 'who accidentally started Swiss bar fire' died in blaze that killed 40Cyane Panine, 24, was among the 40 people who died in the fire.13 Jan 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.12 Jan 06:10 PM
WorldBirthday girl dodges fireball after hydrogen balloons ignite at partyCCTV footage captured the moment cake sparklers ignited the blaze.12 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incidentThe person is the second local to die at the swimming spot in as many summers.12 Jan 05:28 AM
EntertainmentPop star and his band killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonitionThe Colombian musician and his band were en route to perform a show in Medellin.11 Jan 07:40 PM
AucklandCrash causes delays on key route out of central AucklandWestbound traffic to Henderson is being diverted onto an alternative route.11 Jan 12:48 AM
WorldMadrid building explosion kills one, injures nineEight people were treated at the scene for light injuries, officials said.10 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandWoman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – policePolice say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.09 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldRubbish dump collapse: Rescue workers race to find 38 missingThe collapse hit afternoon workers at Cebu's Binaliw Landfill in the Philippines.09 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandThree people injured in three-vehicle crash in Lower KaimaiThe crash happened about 3pm. 09 Jan 03:14 AM
AucklandCrash family fundraiser tops $1000 as social media backlash grows over driver claimsPolice say the alleged driver blew zero for alcohol after the crash.09 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua districtThe road remains closed with diversions in place.08 Jan 03:16 AM
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AucklandPerson seriously hurt after being trapped under vehicle in AucklandEmergency crews lifted the vehicle to free the trapped person.08 Jan 12:13 AM
WorldTeen dies in quad bike crash in Tasmania, just after death of brotherA friend behind a fundraiser says 16yo was 'having fun, spending time with friends'.07 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandElderly Wānaka man who died after being trapped under vehicle at home is named Police say David Simmers, 85, was unable to be revived.07 Jan 08:38 PM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalVideo footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:00 AM
AucklandSerious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaosPolice shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.06 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldHuman head believed to be that of missing WA snorkeller Wen ‘Walter’ Gu foundPolice say the remains were found on Fence Reef Beach, north of Ledge Point.06 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldPasser-by saves dog walker who fell into frozen lakeThe men spent up to 15 minutes in the icy water before reaching safety.06 Jan 09:22 PM
OpinionI broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonusOPINION: I still remember the sound of the helicopter blades echoing through the trees.06 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldTea leaves spilt from truck trigger fatal, multi-vehicle crash in JapanThe leaves ended up scattered along a 500m stretch of road in Tochigi prefecture.05 Jan 07:01 AM
New ZealandDebris on road: Two injured in Eleventh Ave crashEmergency services were called to the two-car accident about 5pm.05 Jan 06:13 AM
