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
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
