New ZealandCar crash causes power outage for over 1000 customers in Foxton areaEmergency services are responding and police are asking people to avoid the scene. 02 Aug 06:40 AM
WellingtonTragedy at Foxton Beach as ATV crash kills oneThe fatal accident occurred near the surf lifesaving club on the beach.02 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Woodhill Forest incidentEmergency services rushed to the forest's mountain bike park after a crash today.02 Aug 01:58 AM
New Zealand‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floods01 Aug 02:13 AM
New Zealand'This will be felt widely’: Homicide probe after man dies after West Coast motel fight 31 Jul 09:06 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Person spotted surfing at Christchurch beach during tsunami advisory31 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospital31 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Glass or three of red' – Minister misses tsunami alert after turning phone offShane Jones said he was asleep by 8.45pm after enjoying 'a great dinner' with wine. 30 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Petrified': Nema investigates glitch after early morning tsunami alertsAlerts were meant for 4.12pm yesterday and 6.30am today, but some came in the early hours.30 Jul 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
CrimePolice hunt driver after officer struck, patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle The officer was treated at Middlemore Hospital before they were discharged. 30 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandNearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strikeStriking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jul 11:08 PM
WorldNew York City shooter blamed NFL and was targeting it, mayor saysThe shooter left a note blaming the NFL for his suspected brain disorder, CTE.29 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after truck rolls in Cheviot, SH1 blocked Emergency services were told a truck had rolled just after 8am. 28 Jul 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency responseThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 27 Jul 03:52 AM
World11 injured in Michigan Walmart stabbingThe victims included six men and five women. The suspect is in custody, police said.27 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after rowSandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after Onehunga motorcycle crash overnightEmergency services responded to the crash just after 1am this morning. 26 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 WestgateThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 26 Jul 09:34 AM
New ZealandGrandmother punched in mouth at Auckland teen football game, match abandonedA foul tackle on the field quickly escalated into a brawl and a grandmother being hit.26 Jul 01:48 AM
WorldArctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears growWildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.26 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blazeTed Shortland escaped the fire through his bedroom window.24 Jul 11:31 PM
ChristchurchOne person dead in Rakaia crash Emergency services responded to the crash around 7.20pm last night. 24 Jul 09:19 PM
Christchurch'Incredibly distressing': Man, 36, charged with murder after woman's death in ChristchurchThe woman was unresponsive when emergency services arrived, and died at the scene. 23 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Waikato crashRotowaro Rd is closed, motorists should avoid the area.23 Jul 06:21 PM
ChristchurchPerson in custody, reports of critical injuries in Christchurch suburbPolice and Hato Hone St John were called to the scene about 7.50pm.23 Jul 10:03 AM
New ZealandDisorder in Beach Haven: Group of youths involved, one person hospitalisedEmergency services were notified at 4.20pm on Rangatira Road.23 Jul 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
