New ZealandMan dies in Ahipara crash in Far NorthA man has died in a single car crash in Ahipara south east of Kaitaia.24 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandWoman almost crushed meets heroA woman who was in one of the cars crushed when a 30m tree fell at Cornwall Park has been reunited with the man who came to her rescue.24 Nov 05:42 AM
New ZealandPolice a constant presence in KaikouraMore than 25 police staff remain in Kaikoura and the surrounding area offering reassurance to locals and offering their assistance.24 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after gas leakThree workmen were hospitalised after a gas pipe was cut at Massey University in Palmerston North today.23 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandBody found in Huka FallsPolice have pulled a body from the Waikato river after a group of people lost sight of their friend in the waterway earlier.23 Nov 05:26 PM
New ZealandFire at scrap metal factoryA Fire Service spokeswoman said eight trucks were at the scene, and they were notified of it at 8.30pm.23 Nov 08:28 AM
World'Storm asthma' claims third victimA number of other patients remain in intensive care and one person is critical, the health minister said today.23 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandPlane in 'trouble' at Manawatu airfieldEmergency services are in attendance at an airfield in Manawatu.23 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandCruise ship tourist killed in cycle crashAn American tourist was hit and killed by a truck in Tauranga after booking a cycling tour while visiting the city on the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorror tree fall: Car saved our livesA woman and her son-in-law have told of the "horrific" moment a day out with family turned into a near-death experience.22 Nov 08:22 AM
New ZealandThree hurt in two-vehicle crash in PapakuraA van had flipped on its roof, a police spokeswoman said.22 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera call after car hits poleAn accident along Whanganui's Mosston Rd which knocked out power to nearly 200 homes has prompted calls for a speed camera in the 22 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandEmergency services at Waiotapu crashEmergency services are at the scene of a one car crash at the intersection of Waikite Valley Rd and SH5, south of Rotorua.21 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandBrownlee accused of 'vilifying' scientistActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has been accused of vilifying a Geonet scientist who spoke out about the need for a better tsunami warning system in New Zealand.21 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandDelays likely after peak-hour crashEmergency services say a crash on Redoubt Rd in South Auckland could cause delays for commuters.21 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand'I don't know how they survived'An elderly woman and her son-in-law were close to death when a tree fell in Cornwall Park, an off-duty cop says.20 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandDeath at Mount swimming eventTRAGEDY: Sixty-eight-year-old Bruce Smith died during the Sand to Surf event on Saturday. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 191116aw21bop By staff 20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandFight fears after car crashEmergency services are attending the scene of a car crash involving 11 people in Christchurch, where there are concerns a fight could break out.20 Nov 08:57 AM
New Zealand11yo victim's life-support turned offThe family of an 11-year-old who was critically injured in a horror crash in Ngaruawahia had to turn off his life-support.19 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandNine-year-old boy critical after crashA 9-year-old boy in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is one of seven young people hurt in a car crash in Ngaruawahia last night.18 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandFour injured in Auckland crashesA man suffered serious head injuries after crashing into a power pole in Waiuku, and three others were injured in a Glenn Innes crash.18 Nov 06:50 PM
New ZealandVan crashes into bus on Khyber Pass RdA van fleeing police has crashed into a bus, which was carrying passengers, on Khyber Pass Rd in Auckland.18 Nov 09:46 AM
BusinessFirst-response centre for Wellington businessThe capital is coming to terms with the financial impact of the week's devastating earthquakes.16 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandMotorists stranded in floodingA string of motorists is stranded on State Highway 2 as authorities across the Wellington region prepare for evacuations.14 Nov 09:57 PM
TourismRisk to tourism from the quakesTourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.14 Nov 09:43 PM
BDBDBusinessFloor pancaked in Statistics HouseThere are reports that a floor in Statistics House has pancaked onto the one below. Staff won't be returning for up to a year.14 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandPolice: Look out for each otherLittle crime in Kaikoura overnight, but police now gearing up for traffic issues further north as weather worsens.14 Nov 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Our room copped the brunt of it'On an impulse, Jamie Brosnahan and Jonathon O'Neill spent Sunday night in Kaikoura. The Rotorua couple were heading for Hanmer Springs 14 Nov 06:30 PM
Freight and logisticsWellington CBD: What you need to knowWellington CBD is open for business, but workers should check with their employers before heading into town for work.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman takes on robbers with broomTwo men armed with guns who tried to rob a shop were chased from the scene by a woman wielding a broom handle.14 Nov 06:54 AM
New ZealandWoman, 100, pulled alive from homesteadA 100-year-old woman pulled alive from the rubble of her farmhouse had lived on the homestead for 64 years. Margaret Edgar was asleep 14 Nov 05:46 AM
New ZealandTourists to be evacuated from KaikouraGovernment forces including transport ship Canterbury will be mobilised to get about 1000 tourists out of earthquake hit Kaikoura.14 Nov 05:37 AM
Telecommunications111 outage caused by human errorThe 111 emergency line service wasn't switched over when the Spark office, where the calls are handled, was evacuated.14 Nov 05:29 AM
New ZealandSearch on for Clarence River kayakersA search is underway for six kayakers after kayaks and other gear was found abandoned on the flooded Clarence River just before 5pm. A 14 Nov 04:32 AM
