New ZealandOne person dies in crash involving truck on State Highway 3 near Te AwamutuThe highway remains closed southbound, near Kihikihi, between McGhie Rd and Herbert St. 30 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandFrom floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland communityNine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted in Whangārei; focus turns to recoveryWhangārei has now moved into a 28-day formal recovery phase.29 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crash28 Mar 11:03 PM
PremiumNew ZealandInside a night on the road as paramedics face rising assaults and sexual abuse28 Mar 11:00 PM
AucklandMt Albert mayhem: Party spirals out of control, witness says group had machetesA car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.27 Mar 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I still remember the carnage so clearly': The day a bus tragedy rocked a schoolA first-hand account of the fatal school bus crash that rocked a small community.27 Mar 08:00 PM
AucklandFour injured in Auckland emergency incident - 15-20 police cars seen70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.27 Mar 10:36 AM
New Zealand‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person airlifted after car rolls into ditch in rural Auckland The crash victim was flown to Auckland City Hospital.27 Mar 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
New Zealand'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnightMetService says the Far North town had over double its monthly rain in two days.26 Mar 10:27 PM
PhotosIn photos: Severe weather hits the North IslandWhangārei and Far North under a State of Emergency with flooding across Northland25 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonTwo dead after car flips into stream in rural WellingtonEmergency services were called to the crash on Mākara Beach Rd just after 8am.25 Mar 07:59 AM
New Zealand‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandFuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.24 Mar 11:39 PM
WellingtonCar flips upside down into stream in rural WellingtonPolice say Mākara Beach Rd will stay closed until at least 11.30am.24 Mar 09:26 PM
New ZealandDarkness, wind and 'lively' seas as rescuers race to person stuck on cliff faceRescuers spent nearly two hours getting the person to safety.24 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dead, three injured after fiery three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North street Police probe deadly late-night crash as road toll continues to climb.23 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandMilton man accused of murdering partner named, pleads not guiltyJillian Clark and accused killer Malcolm Duff co-owned the rural property where she died.23 Mar 08:43 PM
AucklandWoman with burns in bedside court hearing after vehicles, carport destroyed in suspicious blaze A 45-year-old woman is in Middlemore Hospital being treated for injuries.23 Mar 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Flames shooting up to the sky': Large fire breaks out on West Auckland streetA resident said they heard a 'huge boom'.23 Mar 07:04 AM
New ZealandDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after truck crash near Levin that closed state highway, following horror weekendEmergency services were called to the double-fatal crash about 2.30am.23 Mar 04:07 AM
New Zealand'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crashThe resident heard 'two massive bangs' before the crash involving a 'fleeing vehicle'.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMany injured in multiple-vehicle crash that blocked lanes on Auckland motorwayThe injured motorists were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.22 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandSerious two-truck crash near Levin closes state highway after horror weekendEmergency services were called to the serious crash around 2.30am.22 Mar 05:20 PM
