AucklandTwo Auckland school students hit by cars within minutes of each otherPair recovering at Starship hospital after being run over during first week of term. 10 Feb 12:39 AM
ChristchurchPerson critically injured after falling from Christchurch’s central library The incident was reported about 11am, with a witness hearing a loud scream.09 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandDriver dies at scene of serious South Auckland truck crash Emergency services were called to the crash just after 7.30am.08 Feb 11:21 PM
CrimePolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandGivealittle court fight: Judge keeps frozen $30k donated after dad’s beach deathKane Watson died after he was buried under 2m of sand digging in a dune at Muriwai Beach. 08 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured after a crash in Napier, cordons in placeThe cyclist has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital for treatment.08 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidanceThe coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously hurt as motorcycle crash blocks road, helicopter and paramedics at sceneThe single-vehicle incident happened to the east of Gore. 08 Feb 05:05 AM
New ZealandExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 AM
AucklandWatch: Smoke billows over central Auckland as flaming car blocks motorway off-rampVideo shows the front of the car completely swallowed by flames.08 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandVehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-rampA vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Napier assaultPolice were called to Massey Crescent in the suburb of Marewa just after 11pm.07 Feb 08:46 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies in early morning crash north of AucklandEmergency services were called to Horseshoe Bush Rd at about 1.30am.07 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his sonJasmine Cooke describes her baby boy, born after tragedy, as 'heaven sent'.07 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCar fire temporarily blocks northbound traffic on Auckland motorwayOne northbound lane stayed open as emergency services managed the scene.07 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldDriverless car slams on brakes after mistaking bus advert for crowd of peopleThe car made an emergency stop after mistaking a picture of film stars for real people.06 Feb 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the peopleOPINION: However, there needs to be time for grieving and healing first.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strikeThe service received 18 emergency calls while Friday's strike was underway.06 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
AucklandPedestrian dead after being struck on Auckland motorwayEmergency services were called to the incident early this morning.05 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandWhy stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problemLast year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured, busy Waikato road closed following serious crashEmergency services were called to the scene just after 2pm.05 Feb 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crashAlexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.05 Feb 03:30 AM
AucklandHow did he get shot? Police investigate after wounded man turns up at hospitalThe man first alerted ambulance staff before police got involved. 05 Feb 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Nothing prepares you for it': Mayor's 'confronting' days after deadly landslideThe former rower describes the days after the disaster as the hardest of his life.04 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Tasman districtPolice were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.04 Feb 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
ChristchurchAbuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall riskRocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.04 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandChristchurch road to Sumner closed after reports of rockfall from hillsideThe Main Rd to Sumner in Christchurch has been closed after a reported rockfall from the Clifton hillside. Video / Lesley MurdochWatch03 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon central Hamilton streets as incident unfoldsHamilton police incident: Central streets blocked by cordons as incident unfolds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 10:03 PM
Business2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closuresPLUS: Spark reveals the number still on 3G.02 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence defends decision to include Rotorua in state of emergencyThe mayor was concerned it would cause confusion, given the low risk for Rotorua.02 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandSeven people injured in two-car crash in north AucklandWhangaparāoa Road remains closed as crews clear the crash scene.02 Feb 06:00 AM
