New ZealandSearch continues for missing diver in Far North"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."27 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandPerson choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti CoastPolice said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.25 Dec 06:25 AM
New ZealandXmas Day rescue: Paragliders landed in a tree after encountering 'difficulties'Emergency services were called out to the rescue.25 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandPlumes of smoke over Auckland as five trucks, 20 firefighters extinguish house fireCrews were called to the scene just after midday.25 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandSH5 reopened after crash near RotoruaA single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.25 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandFirefighters spending Christmas on Matakana Island after ‘beast’ of a blazeThe huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.24 Dec 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why crime spikes over the Christmas holidaysOPINION: Crime tends to increase along with the seasons, but how does that play out here?24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice close Levin road as emergency incident unfolds, person seriously injured in ‘altercation’Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.24 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandStay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continuesFirefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.24 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandTwo people charged in relation to death of Anaru Thomas Williams in ChristchurchA woman has also now been charged in relation to the stabbing.24 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandA person was treated for minor injuries following a jetboat fire in GreymouthThe jet boat was on a trailer in a driveway, one person was injured.24 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for diver missing in NorthlandThe person disappeared around 4pm yesterday.23 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandTwo deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday periodTwo people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.23 Dec 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Life sentence': Elderly couple say crash caused by speeding driver took their freedomThe defendant was driving 112km/h on a 50km/h road.22 Dec 09:13 PM
WorldPrague gunman linked to murder of newborn baby and dadThe father and daughter's bodies were found in a park only a week earlier.22 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid areaThe intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.21 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandKiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days beforeTony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weatherThe Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFlood-hit Queensland communities remain isolated as evacuations continueAlmost 40 communities are still isolated by floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.20 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandSchool group involved in mass rescue on Waikato RiverTen people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.20 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi man drowns in RarotongaCook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.19 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandOne injured after car rolls in Tauranga crashEmergency services are at the scene.19 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police transferred back to Whanganui HospitalThe man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.19 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck BeachThe victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.17 Dec 06:39 AM
New ZealandGang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shotPolice are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.17 Dec 03:24 AM
New Zealand‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekendThe road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.17 Dec 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answeredAfter seven weeks' worth of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the inquest has concluded.15 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandParamedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest toldMulti-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandFive of the seven injured in Hastings crash were childrenA 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.14 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandNew coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties'This is not triggering a conversation about managed retreat.'14 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandTeen arrested after gunshots in WhakatānePolice were called just before 10pm last night.13 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smokeEmergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.13 Dec 08:16 AM
New ZealandBystanders restrained woman before police arrival after Shani's Restaurant stabbingBystanders restrained the woman before police arrived.13 Dec 08:06 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floodsThe review also praised staff who went above and beyond.13 Dec 04:30 AM
