New ZealandTwo taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashesEmergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.22 Sep 06:44 PM
New ZealandPolice name victim of fatal Levin assault as homicide investigation continuesEmergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.22 Sep 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Long and arduous ordeal': Family of pilot share details of efforts to rescue him from rebelsPhillip Mehrtens was held captive in Indonesia’s West Papua region for 19 months.22 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandShot fired on Napier nightclub street – nine taken into custodyNine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.21 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandFatal accident closes SH6 overnight in WestlandThe injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandStranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nightsThe two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.20 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandSpecial emergency services breakfast to help heal after hard year'We work so closely in times of tragedy and in times of triumph as well.'20 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Thai woman rescued from coils of giant python after struggling for two hoursThe massive python was estimated to weigh at least 20kg.20 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandFirefighting levy rises reduced for coming yearsInternal Affairs Minister says it is important Kiwis are not paying more than necessary.19 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandLarge industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenchingFlames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.17 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured in van crash on Mata Rd near Tokomaru BayFire allowed to burn-off, three suffer minor injuries in Whareratas crash16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescue chopper auction raise $113,000 as trust chairman Willock steps down'.An incredible man who has totally dedicated his life to the betterment of others.'16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLogging truck crash leaves one dead west of NelsonThe road is expected to remain closed for some time.15 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandParaglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt MaunganuiSt John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.15 Sep 07:26 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driverA teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.15 Sep 04:33 AM
New ZealandPolice car involved in two-vehicle crash near TimaruEnquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.15 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandBroken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopterThe Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.14 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandParamedic gives ‘shout out’ to unknown man who saved paraglider’s life at Muriwai BeachThe paraglider is in a serious but stable condition after an incident at Muriwai Beach.13 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandMan found deceased in a crashed SUVMan found deceased Friday morning after his vehicle hit a building at Awapuni.13 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in placeLocal iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.13 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after two-vehicle crash in ManawatūSH54 reopened about 9.20pm.12 Sep 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce CommissionDoctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one seriously injured following two-vehicle crash in ManawatūOne person remains in a serious condition at Palmerston North Hospital.12 Sep 09:54 AM
New ZealandElectric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injuredThe man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.12 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandWas luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champsThee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.11 Sep 09:25 PM
New ZealandMajor police operation on Auckland harbour today - why locals need not worryThe exercise will simulate a disaster on a commuter ferry.11 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandWairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residentsThe review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.10 Sep 10:00 PM
CrimeRam raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege storeA group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka VegesWatch10 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandChild tumbles from cliff on remote hiking track, survives 20m fallEmergency services rushed to the scene at the bottom of a cliff near Pinnacles Hut.10 Sep 12:19 AM
New ZealandChild dies in Waikato driveway incidentEmergency services were not able to revive the child.09 Sep 11:38 PM
