New ZealandPolice name driver, 21, who died in fiery crash that injured twoThe Hamilton man died and two passengers were hurt when the car they were in hit a truck.16 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldFinal death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.15 Jan 08:37 PM
New ZealandTwo people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road15 Jan 07:47 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
