PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I still remember the carnage so clearly': The day a bus tragedy rocked a schoolA first-hand account of the fatal school bus crash that rocked a small community.27 Mar 08:00 PM
AucklandFour injured in Auckland emergency incident - 15-20 police cars seen70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.27 Mar 10:36 AM
New Zealand‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person airlifted after car rolls into ditch in rural Auckland The crash victim was flown to Auckland City Hospital.27 Mar 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
New Zealand'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnightMetService says the Far North town had over double its monthly rain in two days.26 Mar 10:27 PM
PhotosIn photos: Severe weather hits the North IslandWhangārei and Far North under a State of Emergency with flooding across Northland25 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonTwo dead after car flips into stream in rural WellingtonEmergency services were called to the crash on Mākara Beach Rd just after 8am.25 Mar 07:59 AM
New Zealand‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandFuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.24 Mar 11:39 PM
WellingtonCar flips upside down into stream in rural WellingtonPolice say Mākara Beach Rd will stay closed until at least 11.30am.24 Mar 09:26 PM
New ZealandDarkness, wind and 'lively' seas as rescuers race to person stuck on cliff faceRescuers spent nearly two hours getting the person to safety.24 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dead, three injured after fiery three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North street Police probe deadly late-night crash as road toll continues to climb.23 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandMilton man accused of murdering partner named, pleads not guiltyJillian Clark and accused killer Malcolm Duff co-owned the rural property where she died.23 Mar 08:43 PM
AucklandWoman with burns in bedside court hearing after vehicles, carport destroyed in suspicious blaze A 45-year-old woman is in Middlemore Hospital being treated for injuries.23 Mar 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Flames shooting up to the sky': Large fire breaks out on West Auckland streetA resident said they heard a 'huge boom'.23 Mar 07:04 AM
New ZealandDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after truck crash near Levin that closed state highway, following horror weekendEmergency services were called to the double-fatal crash about 2.30am.23 Mar 04:07 AM
New Zealand'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crashThe resident heard 'two massive bangs' before the crash involving a 'fleeing vehicle'.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMany injured in multiple-vehicle crash that blocked lanes on Auckland motorwayThe injured motorists were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.22 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandSerious two-truck crash near Levin closes state highway after horror weekendEmergency services were called to the serious crash around 2.30am.22 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandHorror weekend on NZ roads sees six dead in six separate crashesPolice most recently confirmed a death in a Bay of Plenty crash this afternoon. 22 Mar 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Boaties plucked to safety after rogue wave capsizes boat on notorious barEight people died on the Kaipara Bar when the Francie sank almost 10 years ago.22 Mar 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsDeborah Chambers: Why Auckland’s crash laws grind motorways to a haltOPINION: One minor crash should not bring Auckland’s motorways to a halt.22 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fledThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating both single-vehicle collisions.21 Mar 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Flames leaping and spreading': Crews battle Waiheke home blazeThree fire trucks and a water tanker are working to contain the blaze.21 Mar 04:32 AM
CrimePerson hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigationPolice believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help. 21 Mar 01:01 AM
World'Severe tropical cyclone': Narelle forecast to intensify before Top End landfallWinds near the centre are already reaching 95km/h, with 130km/h gusts.20 Mar 10:32 PM
Christchurch'Massive explosion': Two seriously injured after house fire in Christchurch suburbEmergency services found the home engulfed by flames.20 Mar 08:34 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': Fire engine suffers 'fault' at large Auckland blazeFirefighters were left waiting as a large Ponsonby fire burned after equipment failure. 20 Mar 07:23 AM
WorldDelta cabin crew taken to hospital after flight to Sydney hits severe turbulenceThree crew suffered minor head and shoulder injuries and were taken to hospital.20 Mar 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
ChristchurchWoman seriously injured after suspected stabbing in central ChristchurchThe woman was rushed to Christchurch Hospital and underwent surgery.19 Mar 09:39 PM
