World‘Tornado of the year’: Slow-moving twister captivates storm chasersWinds likely exceeded 289km/h, but damage was limited to trees and power poles.22 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo critically injured after multi-vehicle crash on key Auckland roadA crash closed Great North Rd in Glen Eden this afternoon.22 Jun 05:50 AM
WorldEight dead after fire engulfs hot-air balloon in southern BrazilThirteen survivors were treated at hospitals.21 Jun 10:50 PM
WorldAir India crash probe under way as maintenance record scrutinisedThe plane’s last major check was in June 2023, with no issues reported.20 Jun 02:30 AM
New Zealand One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accidentOne adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.20 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA man drove a car down Rome’s Spanish Steps. It didn't go wellThe driver was reported to authorities but tested negative for alcohol.19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandCold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'19 Jun 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Three students injured in crash outside Nelson schoolOne student was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.19 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandTruck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.' 18 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry groundingThe ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.18 Jun 12:33 AM
Crime'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of methDriver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'17 Jun 04:00 AM
World‘I changed my Air India flight last minute. My wife thought I was on doomed plane’Owen Jackson changed his flight booking to two days later, avoiding the crash.16 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandMum's warning after preschooler's blind cord hanging left him 'completely blue'The 4-year-old stopped breathing after being caught in a playroom blind cord.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safeOPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Loveable rascal': Family, school mourns 6yo boy lost in boat tragedyA boatie who helped with the rescue effort says 'heart-wrenching is an understatement'.16 Jun 05:18 AM
Crime'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorwayPolice say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.16 Jun 02:59 AM
WorldUK woman died with skydiving instructor after parachute failureTributes have poured in for Belinda Taylor, 48, from her partner and eldest son.15 Jun 10:51 PM
New Zealand6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off TaranakiThree people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.15 Jun 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coastOne survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies. 15 Jun 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be aliveHazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.14 Jun 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after suspected medical event causes crash in Dargaville Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.14 Jun 09:02 AM
WorldDeath toll after Air India plane crash rises to 279, police source saysAir India confirmed 242 people were on board; only one person survived.14 Jun 06:11 AM
New ZealandPolice discover cannabis operation after Bucklands Beach house fireAn Auckland property caught fire Wednesday night, leading police to a drug set-up.14 Jun 12:58 AM
WorldFlickering lights: Sole survivor provides clue after deadly Air India crashExperts suggest the problem with the lights indicate a loss of power.13 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandChild seriously injured after hit by car, section of Henderson road closed at rush hourNewington Rd is closed between Great North and Kereru Rds.13 Jun 05:09 AM
WorldIndia plane crash: What happened after Air India flight 171 took off? A Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 onboard.12 Jun 08:23 PM
World'Tragic accident': London-bound flight crashes in India, 242 on boardLarge clouds of smoke are visible in the area.12 Jun 09:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate house fire in Bucklands BeachThe home went up in flames last night.11 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls in Canterbury crash Emergency services, including a helicopter, were called to the crash about 1.20pm.11 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandDriver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.10 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in OtagoThe accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.09 Jun 08:59 AM
WorldBus crash near Thailand border kills 15, injures 31 in MalaysiaThe bus carried students from Sultan Idris Education University.09 Jun 02:50 AM
WorldTwenty people survive plane crash shortly after takeoffThe skydiving plane crashed shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport.08 Jun 10:39 PM
