New Zealand'Kane’s buried': Pregnant partner recounts Muriwai sand dune collapse that killed young fatherThe 28-year-old father was buried under 2m of sand at Muriwai Beach.13 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandCold seas, doomed boat: Fishing trip ends in fatal capsizeAfter swimming for some time, two fishermen reached the shore but the third did not. 13 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo New Zealanders charged over $13m cocaine haul at Sydney AirportThe 40kg haul was found in two suitcases during a baggage check at Sydney Airport. 12 Oct 07:37 PM
WorldShellharbour plane crash: Illawarra couple among three killedThe Illawarra couple were flying to Bathurst with a close friend when it crashed.12 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandBusiest fire station in New Zealand closed after asbestos was detectedFirefighters put through decontamination after further asbestos was detected at Auckland Central Fire Station. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 06:43 PM
New Zealand'You cannot hold a whole community hostage': Anger over Scott Point bottleneckResidents say the disruption could block access for ambulances and schools.10 Oct 07:36 AM
New ZealandTwo house fires erupt hours apart on busy North Shore roadBuses are being rerouted as crews respond to a fire near several schools.10 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandPolice and ambulance called to 'The Foundry' student bar in ChristchurchAn overcrowded party at the Canterbury University bar (The Foundry) has resulted in multiple people being crushed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 03:09 PM
ChristchurchBlood and damage: Fiji Airways flight lands after bird strike sparks airport emergencyThe Boeing 737-800 became the world’s most-tracked flight on Flightradar24.09 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandFamily shocked after three flaming Molotov cocktails hurled at Auckland home'My granddaughter was sleeping in that room,' the home owner said.09 Oct 02:59 AM
ChristchurchMultiple people seriously injured after 5-vehicle crash near AshburtonNZTA warns of significant delays and advises motorists to consider an alternative route.09 Oct 02:56 AM
New Zealand'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
New Zealand‘It just blew up’: Man charged after West Auckland house erupts in flames during police raidA 54-year-old man faces arson and drug production charges.09 Oct 02:02 AM
CrimePolice name New Lynn homicide victim as whānau offered supportThe 32-year-old man died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders.08 Oct 10:32 PM
New ZealandFire boss apologises for Cyclone Gabrielle rescue failuresCourt emails showed the Esk River hit record levels hours before alerts went out.08 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandTwo rescued from Whangaparāoa cliff after dropping itemThe item the pair were trying to grab at Tindalls Beach has been revealed as headphones.08 Oct 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Bleeding profusely': Hero bus driver saves victim after LynnMall terror attackDriver Sharon Colquhoun shared how a stranger told her to "get the hell out of here".08 Oct 03:24 AM
AucklandAccelerant used in fire that killed father, boyHarrowing details emerged about the fire that claimed two lives.07 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandRepeat attacks: Third Wānaka cellphone tower torched within a monthIt follows two earlier tower fires near Wānaka that disrupted mobile networks.07 Oct 09:41 PM
WorldManhunt after German mayor found stabbed multiple times at flatHer 15-year-old adopted son found her injured and alerted police for help.07 Oct 05:46 PM
WorldMan named, charged after Sydney shooting spreeThe 60-year-old has been charged with 25 offences.06 Oct 05:18 PM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleThe inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after man dies in AucklandPolice and paramedics were called after reports a person had been injured. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police probe ‘perplexing’ death of Beckenham pensionerA man at the centre of what police are calling an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch house was a gun-collecting pensioner. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 10:44 PM
WorldAmbulance worker charged after allegedly stealing aftershave from terminally ill manThe Scottish Ambulance Service said the technician has signalled his intention to quit.05 Oct 05:13 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning crash near WaiukuEmergency services were called to Aka Aka Rd just after 5.30am.04 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandYoung child dies after incident involving vehicle in South AucklandPolice have alerted the Serious Crash Unit as investigations begin.04 Oct 06:47 AM
AucklandUpdate on survivors as probe into Bucklands Beach fire continuesTwo people died and two were injured after flames tore through the home.03 Oct 07:07 AM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'I was going to lose her': Mum suffers sudden aneurysm while putting children to bedJason Halloran was told to prepare for the worst before partner's condition stabilised.02 Oct 11:00 PM