New Zealand'Moment of stupidity': Calls for vehicle ban after teen crushed by flipped ute on Muriwai BeachTwo rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'How many deaths do you need?' - Muriwai residents say beach ute tragedy was 'avoidable'Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.21 Jan 08:17 AM
New Zealand'Roughly 12 hectares': Canterbury fire crews contain large scrub fire by Waimakariri RiverToday's blaze is the third serious vegetation fire in two days in the region.20 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandCastle Hill crash: One dead after two-car collision in CanterburyPolice were called to the crash in West Coast Road shortly before 5pm on Sunday.14 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandPeople injured following serious crash in Castle Hill, CanterburyPolice were notified of a crash on West Coast Rd shortly before 5pm.14 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 re-opens after serious Waikato crashThree people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition.14 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandMissing man last seen in Middlemarch found safe, police sayPolice and family had concerns for his wellbeing.13 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandArmed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in RotoruaPolice were called around 11.05am.13 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandThree people in hospital after two-vehicle crash in TirauSH1 Putāruru is closed in both directions between the intersection of Webster Rd and SH5.13 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandFire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy dayA drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.12 Jan 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWelcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilienceOPINION: Communities on their knees after Gabrielle have hosted the big-city exodus.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North HeadFenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.12 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandSH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops trafficFire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.12 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandThree vehicle crash closes Nelson highway, near Rabbit IslandMotorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.12 Jan 05:42 AM
New ZealandEleven fire crews tackle blaze near Auckland DomainRoads have now reopened after the blaze in central Auckland.12 Jan 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandMan dies after his car crashes into treeThe 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.10 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandPerson dies on the way to hospital after crashing into tree in KaiparaThe crash happened in Taipuha on Wednesday afternoon.10 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries in SH2 crashPolice say 'up to three' vehicles were involved.10 Jan 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crashYoung children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.09 Jan 10:11 PM
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
