New ZealandHospitals thinning patient numbers before strikeThousands have non-urgent surgery or appointments delayed17 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandSt John's ambulance officers on strikeMore than 1000 St John Ambulance officers nationwide have issued a 14-day notice of industrial action.17 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandHeart attack victim 'very lucky man'A heart attack victim has been described by medics as a "very lucky man" after having the medical issue at an event wherewith two 16 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandCattle trapped after truck rollsThe fate of livestock trapped inside a cattle truck after it rolled on its side in Hunua, south of Auckland earlier today is unknown.16 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFatal stabbing: Gatecrasher at 'girls' day'The women attending a girls' day out that ended with a fatal stabbing are "like sisters" and the woman now accused of murder was a gatecrasher, says the host.15 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighter found guilty of careless drivingVolunteer firefighter John Klaphake and his lawyer, Chris O’Connor, after the guilty verdict in the District Court at Wellington.Watch13 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandSurgery, clinics postponed during strikeRotorua Hospital is postponing elective surgery and most outpatient clinics during next week's junior doctors' strike - with planning 11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured in car firePolice are appealing for information following a car fire in Wainuiomata this morning which left a man with serious injuries.11 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandChild burnt by fireworksA boy has been rushed to hospital with serious burns from fireworks tonight.09 Oct 08:44 AM
New ZealandCrash near Sylvia ParkEmergency services are heading to a crash in South Auckland near Auckland's Sylvia Park where a person is believed to be trapped.09 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist crash in ChristchurchA motorcyclist is in a serious condition after a crash in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.08 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Kapiti Coast crashState Highway 1 is now open again following a car crash on the Kapiti Coast this afternoon.07 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into drain near GisborneEmergency services are on the scene of a crash near Gisborne, where a car may have gone into a drain. An ambulance spokeswoman said 07 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after float plane crash landsA man has been rescued by helicopter after his float plane crashed in the Marlborough Sounds this evening. The Nelson Marlborough 06 Oct 08:54 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Tanja tackles ‘toughest two minutes in sport’Whanganui senior firefighter Tanja Grunwald is off to the World Firefighter Combat Challenge in the United States. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch05 Oct 11:58 PM
New Zealand'They were trying to look cool maybe'Two teenagers snapped hanging their legs over the side of a multi-storey car park have been criticised for putting their lives at risk.05 Oct 05:43 AM
New ZealandTruck and motorbike collide in AucklandA truck and a motorbike have crashed in Auckland this evening.05 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandFears for missing Temuka teenPolice are fearing for the safety of a 17-year-old Clandeboye local who has not been seen since 10am on Tuesday morning.04 Oct 10:34 AM
New ZealandWoman punched in fight says more security neededMonique Poirier, who is running for the Albert-Eden-Roskill local board, was walking past the local Countdown with former mayor Christine Fletcher when they saw a fight taking place around 6pm on Tuesday.04 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandFamily 'devastated' at loss of young fatherKaine Johnston, 23, is remembered by his family as someone who could light up the room with his calming nature.04 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses to fatal Manurewa crashPolice are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash where an elderly man was struck by a vehicle in Manurewa in mid-September.04 Oct 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Hero' misses crowds after brakes failA truck driver is being hailed as a "bloody hero" for managing to safely stop after his brakes failed as he drove up Queen St on Monday morning.03 Oct 08:52 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over Stokes Valley assaultA Lower Hutt man has been arrested in connection with an assault which occurred last week in Stokes Valley. Hutt Valley Police arrested 03 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandChopper rescues teen tramper in NelsonThe girl injured herself while tramping with her family at Upper Travers Hut late on Sunday afternoon.03 Oct 07:17 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large Auckland house fireFirefighters are battling a large house fire north of Auckland this evening.01 Oct 07:55 AM
New ZealandBoy rushed to hospital after four metre fallAn 11-year-old boy has been rushed to Dunedin hospital after falling almost four metres from a rope swing.01 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandMan injured on off-rampA male has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident on Wellington Urban Motorway's Terrace off-ramp. Police 29 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandHighway reopened after gas leakState Highway 1 in Foxton is closed as police investigate a possible gas leak.29 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandLife Flight a saviour in emergencyIt was such a relief when I saw the paramedic running down the track.Alice Bradley, Paraparaumu. When Alice Bradley lay bleeding 28 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandChild stuck inside dryer rescuedFire and ambulance staff were called to a laundromat in Gonville afternoon after a child became shut inside a dryer.28 Sep 06:28 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze at plastics factory is suspicious100+ firefighters dealing with fallen powerlines, explosive debris, wather runoff, dense smoke and unknown chemicals at a suspicious West Auckland factory blaze.27 Sep 09:10 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in Lower HuttA man is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital's ICU after a stabbing last night.26 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandFire at Hamilton school being treated as arsonA fire in a classroom at Crawshaw School in Nawton is being treated as suspicious. Pukete station officer Shane Thomas said the fire 26 Sep 07:13 AM
New ZealandPolice ask motorists to avoid crash sitePolice are asking motorists to avoid the intersection of Kerwyn Ave and Ra Ora Dr in East Tamaki following a crash between a car and a van.26 Sep 03:39 AM
