New ZealandSearch for man missing in Whanganui River'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'07 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandRāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continuesThe rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.05 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandPerson flown to hospital after workplace incident in North AucklandOne helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.04 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandStaffer assaulted at hot springs near WhakatāneOne person has been taken into custody after an assault.03 Nov 08:15 PM
New Zealand‘He looked very grey’: CPR and a rogue car tyre as chaos unfolds in record Auckland Marathon fieldIt was the largest Auckland Marathon on record, with nearly 18,000 registering.03 Nov 06:46 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, three seriously injured in crash near QueenstownFour helicopters responded to the scene.03 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandPets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinicSome pets were rescued from the late-night fire.02 Nov 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of RotoruaEmergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.02 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car flips, snaps power pole, cuts electricity to Hauraki, North ShoreFour people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire engulfs Parkvale garageFirefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.01 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
CrimeOperation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat BushPolice have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I tried to wake her but she wouldn't respond': Heroic girl, 9, performs CPR, saves mum's lifeSydney Salud, 9, also comforted her two younger siblings panicked by their mum's collapse.28 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandWoman dies following water incident at East Auckland beach, witness sees CPR attemptsEmergency services were called to Maraetai Dr about 3.20pm.28 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandResidents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flamesFirefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.27 Oct 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbingA mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.26 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued in Auckland after being trapped under collapsed trenchFirefighters were called to an address in Meadowbank just before 3pm.25 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."24 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandWalk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charityA team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.24 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.24 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in car fire at ŌmāpereFirefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.24 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading effortsThe community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.24 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandMan spent night trapped under quad bike after crashMan may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.24 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandDumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beachA crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.23 Oct 10:38 PM
CrimeArmed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbingA large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Oct 05:20 PM
New ZealandSmoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across CoromandelPublic has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.23 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fireFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.22 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
CrimePolice raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in AucklandPolice have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZMEWatch21 Oct 10:53 PM
New Zealand'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in EDKerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.21 Oct 05:10 PM