WorldFour deaths now linked to service outage Australian telecom warned twice aboutAn 8-week-old baby is among four deaths linked to the 14-hour outage.21 Sep 01:52 AM
AucklandTwin blazes: 36-year-old faces arson charges in Auckland courtA second blaze was discovered soon after at a business on Manukau Rd, Epsom.20 Sep 10:38 PM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
WorldMan dies after riding Universal Epic Universe rollercoaster in FloridaThe man, who had a pre-existing spinal injury, suffered 'multiple blunt impact' injuries.20 Sep 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Critical injuries': Highway blocked after serious Whanganui crashDrivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays.19 Sep 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
World'Completely unacceptable': Baby among three dead after Australian telco outageAbout 600 customers’ triple-0 calls failed during the outage.19 Sep 10:38 PM
ChristchurchWoman charged with arson after Seaview Hospital blazeFirefighters battled the inferno for nearly two days before it was declared out.19 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway crash shuts city-bound lanes at Greenlane, big delays expectedOne person has been seriously injured in the three-vehicle accident.19 Sep 03:28 AM
ChristchurchMystery surrounds identity of person found dead at Christchurch propertyPolice found the body at a property on Horotane Valley Rd this morning.19 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks SH2 near Dannevirke, major delays expectedEmergency services say initial reports point to serious injuries.18 Sep 04:12 AM
WorldFlying cars crash into each other and catch fire in ChinaXpeng AeroHT said the crash was caused by ‘insufficient spacing’.18 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandFirefighters new fear old burn piles could fuel still-burning Canterbury wildfire Helicopters called in to fight wildfire; crews dealing with gusts up 50km/h.17 Sep 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Friends going to Rhythm & Vines killed, hit by car while fighting on dark road Jardon Te Hau and Waylon Uatuku died within hours of each other. 17 Sep 07:00 PM
AucklandFemale killed in serious crash in suburban AucklandThe people trapped in separate vehicles in Ellerslie were freed after 20 and 30 minutes. 17 Sep 04:33 AM
WellingtonCar flips on roof outside Wellington HospitalTwo people suffered moderate injuries after the car rolled and hit another.16 Sep 09:47 PM
Auckland'Critical condition': Truck and car crash on North Shore roadCentral Boulevard in Silverdale is closed as police investigate the crash.16 Sep 09:20 PM
New Zealand'It's just so shocking': Man injured after chaos at Auckland supermarket car parkIt appears to have been sparked after an altercation between two groups of people.16 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandDiver in late-night rescue north of Auckland, survives 3 hours adriftThe diver was with a group of people in the dark, before they became separated.16 Sep 04:21 AM
WorldA person dead, others in hospital after Sydney restaurant gas leakFirefighters recorded high carbon monoxide levels inside the restaurant.16 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to serious crash involving motorcycle in ŌamaruEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash off a busy Ōamaru road.16 Sep 02:48 AM
WorldSydney man injured by trolley thrown from mall's upper levelThe shopping trolley has been seized for forensic testing by investigators.16 Sep 01:09 AM
New ZealandMissing evacuation mapping a threat to SouthlandSouthland still lacks full evacuation maps despite recent tsunami alerts.15 Sep 10:45 PM
WorldCocaine cargo: Pilot killed after crash in Brazil sugarcane fieldPhotos showed bricks of drugs wrapped in plastic with a blue SpaceX logo.15 Sep 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZOPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild injured after being hit by truck in Christchurch suburbEmergency services were called to Halswell Road just before 8.30am.15 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead near vehicle six hours after crash - police seek info on two carsPolice are seeking witnesses who saw two vehicles travelling together.15 Sep 12:55 AM
WorldMan in Tasmania rescued from submerged 4WDThe 32-year-old was trapped for hours before crews reached his ute.15 Sep 12:40 AM
BusinessSpark and One NZ launch realtime phone outage serviceNew Zealand is the first country worldwide to launch this outage service.14 Sep 11:54 PM
ChristchurchChild hit by truck in Halswell, Christchurch during morning school rushEmergency services responded to the collision around 8am.14 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire at Auckland barbershop, police investigatingFirefighters responded to the blaze just after 3am. 14 Sep 09:22 PM
WorldAmazon’s Zoox launches first robotaxi rides on Las Vegas StripWaymo says its 2000 cars complete hundreds of thousands of rides each week.14 Sep 07:45 PM
WorldGas leak suspected after Madrid explosion leaves building guttedSniffer dogs and drones were used to search the damaged Vallecas bar.14 Sep 02:51 AM