WellingtonDiver dies after being pulled from water at Titahi BayNgāti Toa has placed a rāhui from Pipinui Point to Kōmanga Rau Tawhiti.15 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandFire rips through Auckland polystyrene factory, sending smoke across skyVideo shows flames bursting from the side of an industrial building.15 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandFar North fishing trip turns to tragedy as missing man named by policeMan Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton, was swept into the sea at Tapotupotu Bay on November 23.15 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandMajor building fire in Wiri, Auckland.Firefighters have contained a large blaze at a building facility on Roscommon Rd in Wiri this morning. Video / Supplied / NZ HeraldWatch15 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 ZealandMultiple fire crews dispatched to house blaze in South Auckland Fire and Emergency received multiple calls just before 3pm. 15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead after helicopter crash near WhanganuiThe person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.15 Dec 02:06 AM
WellingtonSeveral attackers injured during fatal Waikanae home invasion, police sayPolice say Michael Tofts was killed in a 'targeted home invasion'.14 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandFirefighters still battling large wildfire burning out of control in forest blockEfforts to fight the fire near Parikino were scaled back overnight due to safety concerns.14 Dec 07:41 PM
New Zealand4-year-old flown to hospital after near-drowning near RaglanThe young child was pulled from the water and given CPR by a member of the public.14 Dec 07:35 PM
WorldBondi beach mass shooting: 16 dead and 40 in hospital after act of terrorSydney reels after a targeted attack at a Hanukkah event claimed 16 lives. Prime Minister Albanese calls it “evil antisemitism.” Video / Herald NowWatch14 Dec 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Ash falling around house': Choppers, 14 crews tackle large wildfire Residents near forest blaze are ready to leave if it starts to threaten their homes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
New ZealandHundreds evacuate CostcoHundreds evacuate Costco after fire alarm is set off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 06:35 AM
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
