New ZealandTwo injured in gas bottle explosionInvestigators are picking through shards of glass and twisted metal to work out why a gas bottle exploded in Invercargill today, injuring two people27 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandMan dies in suspicious sleepout fireA male has died in a suspicious fire at a Northern Canterbury sleepout today, police say.25 Jan 11:21 PM
WorldBoy saves six from fire, dies saving seventhA boy who saved six family members in a house fire tragically died while trying to save a seventh person.22 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandFatal plane crash: Fire melted fuselageThe fatal plane crash yesterday in Canterbury, which caused a fire so hot it melted the fuselage, was witnessed by glider pilot John McCaw, uncle of All Black Richie McCaw.20 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandPicton paraglider rescued after traumatic flightA Picton paraglider has been rescued after a traumatic flight carried him around 30 kilometres off course.19 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandTwo pilots killed in crashesTwo pilots have died in separate incidents involving gliders in North Canterbury and South Auckland today.19 Jan 06:37 AM
New ZealandTeenage girl dies after boat overturnsA 13-year-old Balclutha girl has died after a boat capsized at Surat Bay near Pounawea in South Otago this afternoon.15 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandRecycling truck catches fire on Waikato highwayA truck has caught on fire in Waikato blocking part of State Highway 27.09 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandWoman struck by petrol tankerA female pedestrian has suffered life threatening injuries after being struck by a petrol tanker in central Dunedin this morning.09 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandCar smashes into powerpole in WellingtonOne person was seriously injured when a car crashed into a powerpole in Wellington early this morning.09 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandPilot freed from plane wreckageA pilot trapped in a crashed microlight plane in the Central North Island has been freed by rescue crews.06 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandCrash family slowly recoverEight members of a family who were injured when their van hurtled down a cliff on the Napier Taupo road last week are recovering well in hospital, a family member says.06 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandFugitive 'crazy and diabolical' - policeA Cobden man who evaded police by jumping into the Grey River after midnight on New Year's Day may face a hefty bill for his "crazy and diabolical actions".03 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandBomb find sparks police lockdownA West Auckland police station is on lockdown after a member of the public brought in an unknown object that he'd dug up in his garden.03 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandShot tourist moved to critical care unitA German tourist who was shot while hunting near Gisborne on Christmas Eve has been transferred to Auckland Hospital's critical care department.26 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver flees after Waikato crashA drunk driver who fled the scene of an early morning crash in Waikato could be seriously injured and police are "seriously concerned" about his whereabouts.26 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandPolice car rammed in West AucklandA police car was rammed by a driver in a stolen truck, who then escaped by driving the wrong way along the Auckland motorway overnight.26 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandSupport for beaten touristsA German couple beaten and robbed in their tent in Whakatane early this morning have received an "overwhelming'' number of offers of help.26 Dec 04:25 AM
