New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South AucklandEmergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.04 Feb 07:42 AM
New ZealandPolice hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbingArmed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.04 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandForestry worker injured during workplace accident in North CanterburyEmergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.03 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandTeenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei laybyPolice have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.01 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandCritically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West CoastThe two-vehicle crash happened around 6.10pm yesterday. 31 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandPerson thrown from car after serious crash on SH1 near PictonEmergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am. 28 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start universityThe popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.28 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandCrashes, medical events and trauma: Seven missions in seven days for Eastland Rescue HelicopterThe region's rescue chopper flew seven times in seven days.27 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without powerThe Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.27 Jan 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervanLarge tree fell during wild storm last night. 26 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandVeteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seenMangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hitA cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.26 Jan 07:10 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closureThe crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.26 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experienceNick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:38 AM
New Zealand'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornadoA woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.25 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2A person was found on the road in a critical condition.23 Jan 06:22 PM
New Zealand'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deathsThe inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.23 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldTrump considers letting disaster-hit US states fend for themselvesUS President says he'd 'rather see the states take care of their own problems'.23 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandCritically injured man found on Tauranga roadA person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.21 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash outside PutāruruEmergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.21 Jan 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's lifePolice divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandWeekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death tollMinistry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.20 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandDriver injured in truck rolloverFENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.20 Jan 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incidentA man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river20 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandPolice divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.19 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screamsA man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.19 Jan 06:15 AM
WorldKey ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for yearsLA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.18 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandFive hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near WaihīSt John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.17 Jan 06:38 AM
