New ZealandOne seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assaultThe incident was reported to police at about 1am.25 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in Papakura house fire'On arrival we found two attached units well involved in fire.'25 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'25 May 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Concerning': Auckland's fire resources stretched thin in city blazeFirefighters are concerned about the lack of heavy aerial trucks in the city.24 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandFive people injured in crash involving car and pedestrian in ChristchurchThe Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management is in place.24 May 04:00 AM
WorldThe heartbreaking aftermath of NSW’s catastrophic floodingFlooding has left 3200 residents without power and internet in the Mid North Coast area.24 May 01:34 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
WorldRecord floods claim four lives, isolate 50,000 in eastern AustraliaFloods have left people stranded in northern New South Wales.23 May 12:21 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
World'Brutal execution': Tradie gunned down outside Sydney homePolice found a torched car and a small gun in the suburb soon afterwards.22 May 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
WorldNSW's relentless rain has led to record-breaking emergencyAbout 16,000 people will remain isolated by flooding until at least Thursday.21 May 08:20 AM
New ZealandStudent assaulted by fellow student; emergency services on the sceneEmergency services were called just after 2pm today. 21 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandNZ Retail Growth, Hospital Voucher Crisis, and Trolley Troubles | NZ Herald News UpdateNZ retail demand surges, hospital EDs divert patients with costly vouchers, UK halts Israel trade talks, Christchurch debates dumped trolleys.Watch20 May 06:40 PM
New ZealandFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's deathPolice seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.19 May 07:52 AM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
WorldThree dead, including two firefighters, in blaze at former RAF baseFirefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died in the fire.16 May 10:39 PM
WorldUkrainian charged with arson at properties linked to StarmerMan faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.16 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Suspected drunk driver ploughs at high speed into security buildingA driver crashed a car into Nelson Alarms, causing significant damage and smoke.16 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandMedical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospitalThe person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.15 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'15 May 05:00 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo womanPolice were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.15 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandPolice condemn 'hurtful' rumours after child deaths in CambridgeThe Schick family is raising funds for emergency services on Givealittle page.15 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blazeTwo fire crews battled the fire. 14 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farmA rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.14 May 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossingsThe warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.13 May 11:38 PM
WorldWhy British PM's former and current homes are part of arson investigationPolice are investigating three suspicious fires at sites with links to Sir Keir Starmer.13 May 09:35 AM
New ZealandChickens spill ‘everywhere' after truck rolls outside ChristchurchEmergency services were called at 8.45am after reports of a single-vehicle crash.12 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopensThe highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.12 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandSmooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crashThe light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.11 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandRaglan Coastguard rescue four clinging to chilly bin in the waterA vessel in distress was reported at about 11.45am.11 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured after Hastings crash overnightThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the accident.10 May 09:17 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze shuts down East Tāmaki Rd as crews tackle scrapyard firePart of East Tāmaki Rd remains closed due to the large blaze.10 May 07:18 PM
