AirlinesNew jet fuel response plan: NZDF and emergency services win priorityQuestions over how resources will be allocated to smaller operators in a major crisis.15 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after crash closes SH1 in Canterbury, 100km detour in placePeople have been advised to avoid the area, with detour adding extra 100km of travel.15 May 02:20 AM
Christchurch'Devastating loss': Family speaks after child dies, six injured in Christchurch house fireA planned nationwide firefighters' strike today was cancelled after the blaze.14 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandRescuers told to wait as man and dogs stranded in middle of flooded Canterbury river12 May 07:55 PM
AucklandElectric dirt bike crash hurls teen into Newmarket shopfront, safety crackdown urged12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLifang Chen: The hidden cost of standing too close to other people’s pain12 May 04:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisis11 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandToddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury propertyEmergency services were called to the Lake Ellesmere property.10 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in East Auckland carparkThe Herald understands the crash happened outside Smart Supermarket in Golflands.09 May 11:50 PM
CrimeTwo seriously injured in Hamilton robbery, teen arrested as police hunt othersA 17-year-old has been arrested following last night's violence.09 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreaking': Hot pools tragedy – mother dies in mystery circumstances after night caper at once-famous fun parkA sister's quest for answers after a 41yo left alone – police investigating for coroner.09 May 08:40 AM
New ZealandWoman hit and killed after getting out of car following minor crash on motorwayThe woman received immediate medical help at the scene but couldn't be revived.08 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandPolice seek SUV driver who left scene of fatal Christchurch crashThe woman died in hospital after the single-vehicle crash in Burnside.08 May 01:38 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after car hits parked vehicle in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to the scene at about 9.26am today.08 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandCourier van driver seriously injured in crash with train, north of KaikōuraThe collision was about 9.50am, between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay.07 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured, airlifted to hospital after car hits power pole south of ChristchurchPolice were called to the Bealey Rd crash at around 7.50am today.07 May 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHorror scenes: How trauma and low pay are driving ambulance staff awayThe impact of responding to traumatic events is especially pronounced for graduates.06 May 06:02 PM
New Zealand'I'm so glad I could grab my baby': Family escape house infernoFuture Veza says the blaze spread from the couch to the whole house in seconds.06 May 06:00 AM
Auckland‘What the hell was that?’: Loud explosion in Papakura leads to clan lab findA 42-year-old is facing a charge of possessing a pistol with more charges being considered05 May 09:01 PM
New Zealand'A lot of hurt': Dirt bike rider dies, another injured on rural Far North roadsPolice suspect both riders were knocked off their bikes.05 May 08:44 PM
New ZealandMan named after fatal crash in Central Hawke’s BayThe victim was 58-year-old Takapau resident Matthew John Dasent.05 May 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice uncover items of interest relating to the supply of drugs.Multiple persons arrested and a scene examination is underway after a Papakura drug find. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 May 04:05 PM
Auckland'Extremely concerning event': Officer injured, two wounded in West Auckland stabbingsTwo people have been arrested after two separate stabbing incidents in Rānui.05 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to plane crash at Whanganui AirportThe student pilot was uninjured.05 May 01:42 AM
WorldThree dead, search underway after boat flips during rescue near Byron BayThe rescue boat overturned in heavy swell while helping a stranded yacht.04 May 09:54 PM
WorldTwo dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany’s LeipzigThe car hit pedestrians on Grimmaische St in Leipzig's old town.04 May 06:41 PM
AucklandFirefighters rush to central city apartment blaze, unit gutted Fire crews say extensive damage to the Auckland apartment included a fallen ceiling.04 May 03:48 AM
WorldMan and woman killed in UK house explosion after ‘domestic incident’Police say the blast is 'suspicious' but not being treated as terrorism.03 May 08:27 PM
WorldMurder charges laid after 'horrendous' alleged assault against family in SydneyPolice believe multiple weapons were used in the grisly attack.03 May 08:10 AM
Auckland'The house just shook like an earthquake': Uber crashes into flat hosting 21st partyThe car slammed into a downstairs bedroom left empty only moments before.03 May 06:27 AM