New ZealandElderly man killed in Dunedin crashPolice are investigating the death of an 86-year-old Dunedin man who was hit by a car in Fairfield, Dunedin last night.17 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandThree treated after inhaling sulfuric acid vapourEmergency services were called to the University of Canterbury's science centre about 1.30pm, following reports of a sulfuric acid vapour spill.17 Aug 08:02 AM
New ZealandOne treated for smoke inhalation after garage fireA Fire Service spokeswoman said when crews arrived at the scene at 7.10pm there was no evidence of fire.13 Aug 08:48 AM
New ZealandFire at Auckland's Edgewater CollegeA New Zealand Fire Service spokesman said six appliances were called to a blaze at Edgewater College in Pakuranga just after 5pm.10 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in collision with truckEmergency services have been called to the scene of the crash on State Highway 27 near Matamata.06 Aug 09:27 AM
New ZealandBoy out of hospital after swallowing part of strawThe Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter was called to the small rural town of Takapau at 3pm, after it was found the boy had an airway obstruction.03 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandGenerous Kiwi public fund new ambosTwelve new state-of-the-art ambulances will soon hit New Zealand roads, thanks to the generosity of Kiwis.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly woman dies in Queenstown crashThe woman was driving on Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway when her vehicle and another collided head on.31 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in central AucklandThe Herald understands the injured man is affiliated with Black Power. However, the altercation that led to his injuries were not thought to be gang-related.27 Jul 07:27 AM
New ZealandOne injured in Auckland gas explosionEmergency services are at the scene of an explosion in South Auckland this afternoon.25 Jul 12:58 AM
New ZealandSix fire trucks at Auckland blazeThe fire service were called to the blaze on Great North Rd near Henry St at 8.15pm.20 Jul 10:46 AM
New ZealandCissy Chen case highlights 111 issueA lengthy emergency call to report the death of Cissy Chen has sparked calls for more interpreters at 111 communications centres.19 Jul 10:54 PM
New ZealandDelivering drink drive message to teenagersFormer supermarket manager finds a more fulfilling life working to help people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into busThe car driver has died and an unknown number of car passengers are injured, a police spokeswoman said.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne critical after crash north of AucklandThree people have been injured in a serious two-car collision which has closed part of a main road north of Auckland.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWeekends dedicated to 'big family' at St JohnSt John volunteer Deborah Allfrey dedicates so much of her time to the organisation that she has only three weekends to herself through to March next year.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued at 8000ft off Mt RuapehuA woman who fell and broke her arm on Mt Ruapehu today was rescued 8000 feet up by helicopter.12 Jul 10:28 AM
New ZealandRoad reopens after fatal crashState Highway 16 was shut to traffic in both directions between Bradly Rd and Wharepapa Rd, Helensville, after the crash about 7.30am.09 Jul 11:07 PM
New Zealand'She's lost pretty much everything'The owner of a popular cafe destroyed by fire last night is coping with the shock of losing her business, as customers mourn their "hub".08 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandSaving strangers' livesUnderwater in an upside down helicopter and blindfolded is not an unusual situation for Dave Greenberg.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong-serving paramedic values empathyIan Ridley often walks into somebody's life right at the worst point.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDedicated man of the peopleDespite being nominated for a Pride of NZ Lifetime Achievement Award by more than one person, he doesn't think he deserves it.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAn 'angel' for West Coast localsWhen Margaret Houston suffered the loss of her 5-year-old daughter, she decided to learn first aid.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice issue black ice warningDrivers are being urged to be careful after two recent crashes involving cars skidding on black ice.27 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Confidentiality waiver for 111 calls meritedThere is good reason to welcome the stationing of nurses at emergency call centres to answer non-urgent calls.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall 111, speak to a nurseNurses will now be stationed at 111 emergency call centres to answer "non-urgent" calls as part of a wide-ranging shakeup which may also give nurses operating national helplines access to patient records.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne killed in Huntly crashA person has been killed in a car crash in Huntly tonight.19 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into police car crashA car crash which sent an elderly woman to hospital after she crashed into an unmarked police car in Auckland last night is under investigation.18 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandNew emergency services appThe Government hopes a new smartphone app for emergency services will save lives and money.17 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandElderly woman crashes into police carAn elderly woman has been hospitalised after driving into a parked police car in Auckland tonight.17 Jun 08:24 AM
New ZealandFamily to farewell digger driverThe digger driver killed in a quarry landslide will be farewelled on Monday.11 Jun 09:42 PM
New ZealandMan strangled by electrical bed wiresA mentally-handicapped man, with the mental age of a 9-year-old, was accidentally strangled to death after becoming entangled in electrical bed wires.11 Jun 01:10 AM
