New ZealandSeriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting copA woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.21 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in WaikatoA woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.21 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured at Mount Maunganui wharvesAn ambulance was called about 9.17am. 20 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandFour people hospitalised after chemical incident on ship at Lyttelton PortEmergency services are at the scene treating the men.20 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandEight hospitalised after gas leak at Timaru factoryThe ammonia leak occurred at a factory in Washdyke after 9.30pm.20 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandChristchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm. 20 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandHarbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared. 19 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in WellingtonThe Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.19 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency calloutEmergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.19 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in truck and caravan crashSH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.17 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandHerald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departmentsAll hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.Watch16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH73 near Arthur's Pass closed following serious crashNZTA said the road was expected to be closed for several hours.16 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm causeA witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.16 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandBuilding fire in Wellington CityEmergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuatedShoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandOne person dead following single-vehicle crash in AucklandEmergency services were called around 4:30am. 15 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandHealth sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are downThe NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.Watch14 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after big group fight near train stationA person was taken into custody after the fight between a 'large group of people'.14 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandOne person transported to hospital after crash in KarapiroOne person was transported to Waikato Hospital.14 Feb 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save livesThe Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.13 Feb 08:12 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crashIn February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.13 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandUK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in MartinboroughThe owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.12 Feb 11:14 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Witness appalled no one stopped after man fatally struck by three cars on motorwayThe man was hit by at least three cars, none of which stopped.12 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashesThe two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.12 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandRuakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plungeA woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.11 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandTwo women killed in Canterbury crash were here on working holidaysInquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.11 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandFour-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopperEvent organisers used local businesses and groups.10 Feb 12:49 AM
