New ZealandDramatic rescue: Police haul 4WD group out of swollen riverPolice rescued a group of 4WD enthusiasts out of a swollen Marlborough river on Saturday02 Jun 09:06 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes Canterbury's SH73: Two people trappedEmergency services were called to the two-car crash on West Coast Rd at 9.50pm.02 Jun 10:25 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing tramper in Tararua RangesMissing man had been due to finish tramp through Northern Crossing at noon yesterday.02 Jun 09:02 AM
New ZealandFatal medical event closes Tauranga highwayEmergency services responded to the fatal medical incident on Turret Rd at 5.30pm.02 Jun 08:14 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured during a hunting incident in Hawke's BayEmergency services were called to a rural property in Nuhaka at about 2.45pm today.02 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandMislabelled package sparks bomb squad calloutThe NZDF's bomb disposal unit was called in to deal with the package.02 Jun 02:33 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead, SH1 closed following serious Otago crashThe incident took place on State Highway 1 near the Waitaki River Bridge.02 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandMt Roskill: Road closed following collision with five parked carsThe incident took place on Mt Albert Rd shortly after 5 o'clock this morning.01 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Napier rugby matchPolice confirmed a person, believed to be a spectator, died at Whitmore Park about 1.30pm.01 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead after motorcycle crash on rural propertyThe crash happened on the Twizel-Omarama Rd in Glenbrook at 1.50pm.01 Jun 03:45 AM
New ZealandPerson critical after crash in Bay of Plenty, SH1 blocked in PoriruaThe person was taken to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter.31 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandCouple and baby spend night in trapped car down bankPolice weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.31 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandOne person in hospital after car crashes into bakeryEmergency services called to incident in Hamilton.30 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandThree Auckland students 'violently and randomly' attackedPrincipal Davida Suasua has alerted parents after 'random' attack by a group of six men.30 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandCrash victim hospitalised following police pursuitOne person was taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition following the crash.30 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandDelays after crash near KarakaThe single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.30 May 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Much loved' caretaker dies on the job at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports ParkMilton Paku died suddenly in the park's grandstand on Wednesday.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeath prompts fire escape warning for those in industrial buildingsFire manager says lack of escape routes and multiple fire alarms an issue.29 May 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple survive after 4WD knocked them off a motorbike. She wants to thank 'amazing' passersbyThe woman was tossed into the air and landed on her head, but passersby kept her calm.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 57 closed following Levin crashRescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.27 May 08:42 AM
New ZealandWoman flees police in chase - and then escapes from stationShe "made her way out of the police station" - and is still at large.26 May 06:01 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed: Hit-and-run driver followed by motoristThe rider hit by an alleged drink-driver on Queen St has been identified.26 May 05:12 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously injured in St Heliers collisionTwo people were injured, with the motorcyclist suffering the more severe injury.26 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandClimber rescued after 15m fall into Mt Ruapehu crevasseThe woman in her 20s was stranded for four hours was "lucky to escape serious injury".25 May 10:49 AM
New ZealandPair flown to hospital after boat overturns at Port WaikatoPolice and rescue helicopters pulled three people from the Waikato coast after 7pm today.25 May 08:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Treat ambulance funding seriouslyWe say: Funding injection for ambulance services is welcome but long-term solution needed.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation underway after man killed in Seaside Park, OtahuhuHomicide investigation underway after man killed in Seaside Park, Otahuhu.Watch24 May 02:38 PM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after stabbing in South AucklandTwo people have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in South Auckland.23 May 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSt John strike action dispute between unions as pay negotiations heat upMorale among some St John staff is "horrendous" since the $21m payout by the Government.23 May 09:26 AM
New ZealandGrandmother called cops before grandson killed in police chaseGrieving grandmother of 15-year-old says she was the one who called police.23 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandDramatic cliff-top rescue saves man, man's best-friend"He was one lucky lad."23 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing tramper Timothy ClementsPolice Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.22 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandTyler died skydiving in NZ 18 months ago. His family want answers"We all feel really dead inside; there's nothing we can do. There's no help ..."22 May 05:06 PM
New ZealandFarewell to a 'troublemaker, in an innocent sense'"He always had the last laugh. He was an absolute hoot."22 May 01:02 AM