New Zealand|UpdatedFire rips through Auckland industrial site, sending smoke across skyVideo shows flames bursting from the side of an industrial building.15 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandMajor building fire in Wiri, Auckland.A Major building fire has broken out in Wiri, Auckland. Video / Sinead O'NeillWatch15 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substanceThe chemical, containing phosphorous, reacts violently on contact with water.15 Dec 07:45 AM
New ZealandFirefighters still battling large wildfire burning out of control in forest block14 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne person flown to hospital after water-related incident at Raglan beach The person was flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment in late afternoon emergency.14 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandThird homicide probe launched in three days after man's body found in Tauranga property Emergency services were called to the Fraser St address at about 11.40am.14 Dec 03:36 AM
WorldPeople flee after active shooter at Brown UniversityImages show people fleeing and first responders rushing to the scene at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Video / AFPWatch14 Dec 12:29 AM
AucklandBlaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before ChristmasThe adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.14 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldTwo dead, nine wounded after shooting at Brown UniversityPolice say the shooting began near Brown's Barus and Holley engineering hub.13 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandMan’s death in crashed van treated as homicide, police seek witnessesPolice want to hear from anyone who was on Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday.13 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandPolice officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone GabrielleDetective Sergeant Heath Jones waded through chest-high floodwaters to reach victims.13 Dec 05:56 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted in serious condition after crash between car and cyclist on Chch routeSH75 Christchurch Akaroa Rd on Banks Peninsula was closed but has since reopened. 13 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandAerial fire truck failure on busy Akl waterfront sparks warning over ageing fleetThe high-reach ladder truck failed at Silo Park, leaking transmission fluid.13 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, honoured for bravery after saving dad in two-hour knife attackThe 12-year-old is the third youngest ever to receive this bravery honour.12 Dec 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Horrific scenes': Kiwi harness racing driver seriously injured in fallThe seat on the rider's cart appeared to collapse, tipping him on to the track.12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crashThe section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.12 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West AucklandEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm.11 Dec 05:53 AM
Wellington'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington AirportThe blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.11 Dec 01:54 AM
Auckland'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapseYoung dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHeat and fire danger: Aussies brace for 45C days, storms and high windsMultiple states face heatwave warnings as inland highs top 45C this week.09 Dec 05:53 PM
AucklandMan in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbingsOne man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus. 09 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan dies after getting caught in rip at Auckland beachA rāhui has been put in place at Karioitahi Beach by local iwi.09 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.09 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
AucklandPerson found dead after Auckland house fire as police investigateThe blaze broke out at a Kohekohe St home in New Lynn at 1.23pm.08 Dec 07:27 PM
AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM