New Zealand'Stay inside': Fire crews battle blaze at closed Palmerston North pubEight fire trucks are at the scene of the blaze on Ferguson St.30 Oct 05:34 AM
New ZealandWhy fire brigades say Fire and Emergency’s water rescue ban puts their communities at riskPolice now have the only vessel able to respond along the Waikato River.30 Oct 02:51 AM
AucklandFirefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incidentThree patients, all in minor condition, were assessed and treated at the scene. 30 Oct 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Guardian angel': Coastguard rescues two people after person sees boat overturnThe pair were pulled from the water in only the clothes they had on when the boat flipped.29 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandBoy in critical condition airlifted from Northland school to Starship hospitalThe child was airlifted to Auckland in a critical condition.28 Oct 09:58 PM
WorldElderly cruise passenger found dead on Great Barrier Reef islandHer body was discovered a day later after a land and sea search. 28 Oct 05:52 AM
ChristchurchMotorway reopens after multi-vehicle pile-up north of ChristchurchEmergency crews were called to the crash just after 10.40am.27 Oct 11:28 PM
New Zealand'A huge loss': Tributes for young Irishman who died in Queenstown balcony fallDillon McDermott, from Galway, died in the resort town last week.27 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurtEmergency services were called to Waikino about 2.30pm.27 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car towing caravan collides with vehicle in Otago, SH1 blockedOne person has been left seriously injured, a Hato Hone St John spokeswoman says. 26 Oct 11:02 PM
AucklandOne dead, one seriously injured in Waiheke motorbike crashA three-wheeled motorbike reportedly crashed into a tree.26 Oct 04:16 AM
Kahu'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clashPolice will patrol Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara as fans gather for the 6pm Brisbane clash.26 Oct 12:00 AM
KahuOne dead after crash on rural Morrinsville roadMotorists are urged to avoid the area as diversions remain in place.25 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguards help rescue hypothermic swimmer at Piha BeachThe rescued swimmer was flown to hospital in a serious condition.25 Oct 06:38 PM
New ZealandRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called to Auckland’s Piha Beach after serious water incidentA helicopter is airlifting the patient to hospital.24 Oct 08:27 AM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
Auckland'Stark reminder': Wayne Brown mourns death of Akl bus driver as Tāmaki Drive reopensThe crashed bus was removed from the scene last night.23 Oct 05:37 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandSevere winds rip roof off supermarket as wild storm batters OtagoGusts up to 150km/h have torn through Otago, damaging dozens of roofs.23 Oct 02:19 AM
Auckland'Devastating accident': Bus driver killed in fiery Auckland crashA key route into the CBD remains closed today.23 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandMetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rdMetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through houseWinds reached at least 109km/h before the Oxford roof detached.22 Oct 11:51 PM
AucklandOne dead in Auckland electric bus fire, fumes from battery 'incredibly toxic'A key route into the CBD remains closed today.22 Oct 10:05 PM
World46 killed as two buses collide on Uganda highwayPolice said the buses 'met head-on during overtaking manoeuvres'.22 Oct 05:11 PM
New Zealand'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteersThe Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive. 22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire at Cordis Hotel: What we know so far tonightDozens of guests and staff were evacuated from the Symonds St building.22 Oct 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South MarlboroughVery strong winds, high-intensity rain and thunderstorms are forecast.22 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandState of local emergency declared for Canterbury, South Marlborough and KaikōuraFire and Emergency NZ have warned high winds and low humidity may spark wildfires. Video / RNZWatch22 Oct 04:27 AM
CrimeDistinctive container found at scene of Bucklands Beach double homicidePolice say a 10-litre container found at the scene may hold vital clues.22 Oct 01:26 AM
