New ZealandManurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attackA single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMan dives into waters to rescue woman as flood emergency intensifiesMore than two dozen rescues have been carried out in Central Victoria as floods continue.09 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandFather of 8-year-old boy saved from waterfall filled with gratitude for rescueAbout 20 people helped free the 8-year-old Dunedin boy trapped under a waterfall.09 Jan 06:04 AM
World12yo Australian girl charged with murder after butterfly fingernail discoveredPink butterfly-painted fingernails were found next to the woman's body.09 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandSecond crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accidentIt is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.09 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandPalliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditionsStrong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.08 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menuCatch up on what's happening across Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.08 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandFatal crash closes SH4 between Whanganui and RaetihiThe crash involved a single motorcycle.08 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandTwo die in two-car collisionTwo people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George HeardWatch07 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's deathGavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.07 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now containedThere are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.07 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandBody found at Auckland beachPolice believe the body is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing on January 2.07 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandED reports huge drop in abuse incidentsMiddlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff.04 Jan 08:09 PM
New Zealand'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandRam raid in Whangamatā overnightPolice say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.04 Jan 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the seaThe man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.03 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into South Auckland community hall fire under wayCrews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.03 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridgeSon, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi BeachThe missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.02 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren FallsHato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.02 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandTwo people trapped after crash near OmaramaOne of the vehicles involved in the crash was towing a caravan.02 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandEmergency services urge caution over New Year’s periodFireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.31 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crashMotorists are asked to avoid the area.29 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandHomicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton drivewayThe man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.29 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā GP awarded QSMDr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven people injured in Tasman crashOne person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.29 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandTramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha RiverThe treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You'll be okay, we're here to help': Cliff plunge victim's dramatic kayak rescueThe family had been holidaying on their yacht in the harbour when they heard screams.29 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandDelays expected after crash on SH1The crash was north of Kauri, near Salesyards Rd.28 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandChild choppered to Lakes hospital after Lake Hawea incidentChild is in a moderate condition after the camping ground incident this afternoon.28 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandRe-establishing a first response unit a family affairTia and Shaun Lord are a dynamic duo doing their bit for a community in need.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuriesA helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.27 Dec 11:44 PM
