WorldHow 14 tequila shots left a cruise line facing a US$300,000 courtroom billSanders' lawyer argued she was slurring, belligerent and over-served.16 Apr 08:14 AM
New Zealand'Massive loss': Two 15-year-olds die after car and truck collideReef Connor Gurnick, 15, was one of two people killed in the crash.16 Apr 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Reckless' wrong-way cyclist caught on busy Auckland motorway, sent to cycleway15 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': School mourns 'devastating' loss of mum who died on family trip14 Apr 05:10 AM
AucklandOne critical after late-night Spaghetti Junction motorway car roll injures five 13 Apr 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Very scary scene': One dead, three injured in Hamilton car and truck crash"The whole front of the vehicle was crushed," a driver at the scene said.13 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dashcam captures crash in cyclone rainstorm, driver claims barrier stopped high-speed smash Footage shows the ute spinning and debris scattering across SH1.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured after trucks collide in North OtagoThe crash happened about 7.30am on State Highway 1 near Hampden.13 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Bulls bridge crash; highway reopensThe two-vehicle accident happened between Bulls and Sanson at about 10.55am.13 Apr 12:01 AM
Auckland'Absolutely terrifying': Family huddle in smoke-logged room awaiting rescue in freak laundry fireThe family were woken up by firefighters banging the door down after clothes caught fire.12 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan dies after hunting incident near DannevirkeA search and rescue team was sent to get the body.11 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandE-bike rider dies in early morning Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to Banks Rd, Rongotea, at about 12.40am.11 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandCrew’s desperate rescue bid after colleague swept overboard in subantarctic watersThe crew member was knocked overboard by a float at about 10.40pm Sunday.10 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Tasman DistrictPolice were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 12.40pm today.10 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice name victim of fatal mobility scooter crash who died three days later The 69-year-old and another person fell from a mobility scooter on South Rd, New Plymouth.09 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandSUV ploughs into West Auckland takeaway shop in late night crashThe crash happened at the Te Atatu Rd and Great North Rd intersection.09 Apr 06:46 PM
WorldEscaped wolf forces school closure in South KoreaDaejeon Sanseong Elementary School has shut for the day over safety.09 Apr 07:56 AM
New ZealandLost at sea: Search called off for crew member knocked overboard off Auckland IslandsThe Mariner crew member went overboard 215 nautical miles east of the Auckland Islands.09 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandSouthland meatworks evacuated after fire triggers toxic gas scareCrews found elevated hydrogen sulphide levels after the fire was contained.07 Apr 11:56 PM
New Zealand Eight injured as helicopters, multiple crews sent to BoP crashInjuries range from critical to minor. 07 Apr 06:33 PM
New ZealandGenerator fumes killed Invercargill businessman on Fiordland fishing trip - coronerTests showed fumes entered the cabin through a wire loom access hole.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer crushed in fatal quad bike rollover, coroner findsCoroner Heather McKenzie found an unsecured 20kg attachment caused the roll.06 Apr 10:08 PM
EntertainmentDeadliest Catch tragedy: Family of deckhand prepares lawsuit after cause of death confirmedTodd Meadows fell into the Bering Sea on February 25 and died despite first aid.06 Apr 08:15 PM
Auckland'Mass rescue' at popular Auckland west coast beach, swimmer in hospitalOne person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.06 Apr 06:33 AM
AucklandWatch: Thick black smoke, long delays after Southern Motorway car fireFire crews got multiple calls from 11.07am before putting out the blaze.06 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandOfficer injured as unmarked police car badly damaged in Auckland crashNewton Rd was closed after the 8.50pm crash and reopened at around midnight.05 Apr 11:47 PM
Crime83yo driver's spotless record was impressive, then he caused a fatal crash"It really was an accident in the truest sense of the word," the judge said.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after two-car crash near MotuekaOne person died at the scene of the crash, police say.03 Apr 06:48 PM