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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir-ambulance transfers unavailable for daysDHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victimsLiz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".20 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandGovt to fund research on music-fest drug testingResearchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.18 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandHouse fire turns into homicide investigation after man found deadA house fire in Tokomaru Bay is now a homicide investigation after a man's body was found.17 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhite Island nine days on: Two still missingRecovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injuredThe dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch truck crash: Person trapped, power lines downEmergency services on the scene after vehicle and truck collide on Avonhead Rd.16 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandEmergency incident in Auckland CBDEmergency services are responding to an incident in central Auckland15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Fruitless search 'tough going for everybody'Two bodies remain unaccounted for after a water-only search around White Island yesterday.14 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandFatal house fire: One dead in blazePolice say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.14 Dec 07:40 PM
New Zealand'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."14 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandCrash detour alert: State Highway 1 near Waipu closedSH1 between Nova Scotia Drive and The Braigh is closed.13 Dec 09:52 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplacedComment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?13 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandThe courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the yearNew Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."13 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandHeroic response, hospital's clinical lead for burns called in from maternity leave"When Ruadhán was hungry I'd just scrub out and feed him, then go back in," surgeon tells.13 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandPR experts assess police response to White Island eruptionSmall mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.13 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandScrub fire in Far North after car crashThe vehicle had rolled and caused power lines to come down.12 Dec 09:06 AM
New ZealandWhite Island Eruption: Police face 'trade-offs' as they consider recovery options'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'12 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life"She would always make the effort to help others and leave herself to last."12 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandBomb disposal team sent to NZ Post mail centre, area evacuated due to 'suspicious package'The NZ Defence Force's explosive ordnance team is being sent to the scene.12 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Donations pour in to help families and victims of eruptionGoFundMe says it is monitoring and ensure funds reach the intended place.11 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandTeen tour guide has burns to 80pc of his body, long road to recoveryJake Milbank turned 19 on Monday - the day he suffered serious burns in the eruption.11 Dec 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': American couple recovering after burns surgeryHusband has burns to 30 per cent of his body.10 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: GeoNet reports 'volcanic tremor has significantly increased'GeoNet's monitoring equipment continues to function and is providing data on the volcano.10 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandLive: Families 'desperate' for return of bodies - mayorTourists badly burned in eruption endure long, agonising boat journey back to mainland.10 Dec 08:44 PM
