New ZealandFour loud cracks pierce air as three-hour standoff ends in arrestChildren have been stopped from walking their usual route home from school. 19 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandCold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'19 Jun 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend. 18 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson collegeEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.18 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandTruck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.' 18 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Owners of Victoria Park New World to gain back control of fire-damaged buildingNew World Victoria Park staff will continue to be paid following the fire, the boss says.17 Jun 08:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnightMore than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.17 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures plumes of smoke spewing over Akl after supermarket fireNearby residents and businesses have been instructed to close their windows.17 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off TaranakiThree people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.15 Jun 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coastOne survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies. 15 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandRescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near PāteaOne person is being treated while the search continues for two others.14 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandOne dead after suspected medical event causes crash in Dargaville Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.14 Jun 09:02 AM
New ZealandSudden death on central Auckland street, cordons in place after suspected medical event Emergency services covered the body with a white sheet on Dominion Rd.14 Jun 06:42 AM
New ZealandSuspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centreAfter 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.14 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandPolice discover cannabis operation after Bucklands Beach house fireAn Auckland property caught fire Wednesday night, leading police to a drug set-up.14 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandSt Bernard dog feared dead in Lyttelton blaze found aliveThe dog was feared dead after three neighbouring homes caught fire yesterday.13 Jun 09:41 PM
New ZealandIran warns Israel of retaliation, Yanfei Bao's killer sentenced | NZ Herald Daily News UpdateIran warns Israel of retaliation following the attacks yesterday. Yanfei Bao's killer has finally been sentenced in the high court. Police are under scrutiny once again.Watch13 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crashDiversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.13 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandLyttelton homes evacuated after landslideAt least one house was hit, emergency crews seen going door-to-door.12 Jun 11:26 AM
New ZealandFire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuationsThe fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.12 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate house fire in Bucklands BeachThe home went up in flames last night.11 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls in Canterbury crash Emergency services, including a helicopter, were called to the crash about 1.20pm.11 Jun 06:20 AM
CrimeDrunk man's violent attack on woman while watching NetflixWalterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.11 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandArmed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incidentPolice received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.10 Jun 11:53 PM
New Zealand16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dadIt’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Loss is immense': Auckland circus company devastated by fireThe company lost stored props, costumes, aerial equipment, and staging materials.09 Jun 08:36 PM
New ZealandMan hands himself into police station after hit-and-run of women and dogsMitchell Prouse found his mother lying in a roadside ditch. 09 Jun 02:18 AM
Crime'Mum went over the front': Son finds mother in ditch after Akl hit-and-runOne victim's son is appealing for information about the ute involved.08 Jun 08:25 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained Wellington deathMembers of the public may see an increased police presence in the area.08 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandFire and explosions engulfing Auckland building now extinguishedFire crews had to deal with multiple explosions from inside the building.07 Jun 06:09 PM
New ZealandFamily remembers victim of Taranaki house fireEmergency services were called to the scene in Browne St early on Friday morning.06 Jun 07:15 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being struck by truck in KaikōuraThe crash occurred about 9.20am between Inland Kaikōura Rd and Rakanui Rd.06 Jun 04:14 AM
