CrimePolice search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-runPolice are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.21 Jan 01:20 AM
WorldOne dead, four seriously injured in train accident near BarcelonaIncident follows collision of two high-speed trains in Andalusia, with 42 dead. 20 Jan 11:02 PM
WorldRoyals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mournsThe crash killed at least 42 people and left more than 120 others injured.20 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldSydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three days20 Jan 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland19 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being pulled from water at Pilot Bay BeachPolice say the victim was unconscious and could not be revived.16 Jan 09:40 PM
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 roadThe crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am. 15 Jan 07:47 PM
WorldFatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firmItalian-Thai Development faces blacklisting after two deadly crane crashes.15 Jan 05:46 PM
World'Very dangerous conditions': Severe flash flooding hits Victorian holiday townsMultiple vehicles were left submerged and jammed against a local bridge.15 Jan 07:42 AM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
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