New ZealandSleeping woman dead after vehicle crashes into tentInitial inquiries indicate handbrake on a vehicle above her tent had failed.01 Jan 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identifiedThree serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.01 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandOne person critically hurt, six others injured in serious SH27 crash in WaikatoEmergency Services were alerted to the two vehicle crash at 12:05pm.01 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder: Man appears in courtHomicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.31 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured after bus collides with car in TakapunaSerious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team assisting with investigation.31 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandWith Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New YearFocus Live: With Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New Year. Watch31 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrowA 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.31 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central QueenstownFocus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central Queenstown. Video / James AllanWatch31 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandFire at central Auckland restaurant containedA witness at the scene told the Herald a "bloom of smoke is coming from the building".31 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandAirport homicide: Police focus on Air NZ facilityMan in custody after woman found with critical injuries dies soon after discovery.31 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandMan knocked unconscious: Police appeal for information on assaultMale victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.30 Dec 04:31 AM
New Zealand'He looked lifeless': Residents in shock after two found dead, child critically hurtResidents had been left feeling shaken after two people died in quiet suburban street.30 Dec 01:50 AM
New Zealand30-year-old woman dead after crash in NelsonA police spokesperson said the woman died at Christchurch Hospital this morning.29 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandThree doses in one pill: Warning over super-strong drugs in NZ this summer"Users are advised that the only way to guarantee safety is to not take them."29 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandMan struck on head by rearing horse fighting for his lifeThe man was sedated at the scene, and remains critical.29 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandAnnual road toll now at 351 after crash kills one in WaitomoState Highway 3 at Piopio is blocked this morning following a serious crash.29 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandPolice name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi LakesHe was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.29 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandMan in serious condition after fall on vessel near WaihekeA man was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury near Waiheke.29 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandCommunity 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.29 Dec 03:15 AM
New Zealand'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey homeNeighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.28 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandKiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes FijiSeventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworksOfficials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.28 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Far North tractor accident near beachThe fatal tractor accident is understood to have happened near a beach.28 Dec 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Didn't we set up emergency services to take risks?COMMENT: From Pike River to White Island, government officials have been averse to risk.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Blenheim crash, first holiday road toll victimThe crash is the first fatality of the Christmas road toll period.27 Dec 06:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland child killed in Southland driveway incidentPolice have released the name of the dead child.27 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandLucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."25 Dec 07:11 AM
New ZealandStressful time of year: Assault cases rise during holiday seasonChristmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.25 Dec 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019Three of the year's biggest survival stories.24 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandThree injured after another SH5 crashCrash has again blocked State Highway 5, this time near Te Pohue.24 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandChemical spill closes Auckland roadTwo 20-litre drums of nitric acid have spilled across the road.23 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandMataura death: Child struck in drivewayA child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.21 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandThree rescued from sinking boat off Canterbury coastThree rescued after boat in distress near Christchurch late last night.21 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandFire sparks high-rise hotel evacuation on North ShoreThe alarm was raised at 8pm.21 Dec 07:42 AM
