New ZealandTaupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipeCordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.21 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandRescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocksEmergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.21 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch barEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.20 Jul 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victimScene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.19 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandWoman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identifiedThe woman's body will be removed from the scene today.18 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandInternational tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospitalA black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.17 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandWoman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - policePolice remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.17 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandFive people injured after car and truck crashEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.17 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandBusy six months for Tairāwhiti rescue chopper188 completed missions, 52 training sessions and 21 flights for other reasons.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance servicesHokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.14 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandUnderpaid, understaffed and under-appreciated: Why paramedics are flat-lining New ZealandParamedics describe New Zealand's 'dysfunctional' ambulance service.10 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandManurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flatsEmergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.10 Jul 12:39 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspotsSouth Island police are disappointed with motorists after a run of 'horrendous' driving.09 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandHomestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partnerHamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.09 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandTaupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopperThe fundraising total for the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials near Taupō has been announced.08 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat teamWellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao NewsWatch08 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandFatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmetPolice confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.08 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandFatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic sceneWitness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.07 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandPolice crash investigator retires after 43 yearsSport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.07 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedyMother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter06 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beachPou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.05 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandFire rips through Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hoursFirefighters have returned to Harcourt St in Grey Lynn after a home caught fire for the second time in less than 24 hours. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”04 Jul 07:15 AM
New ZealandPolice name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crashThe crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.03 Jul 11:39 PM
New Zealand‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bushDuo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.03 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandNelson rest home fire: Elderly residents evacuatedThe fire was reported about 11.45am.02 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandQueenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting babySimran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.01 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandTaskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding responseDefence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.01 Jul 04:17 AM
WorldLawsuit revived over US woman found alive in body bagShe gasped for air with her eyes open when a body bag was unzipped at a funeral home.29 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandSuper sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charityTaupō's annual dog trials have thrown a big bone to the local rescue helicopter service.28 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man flees after crashing truck into parked carsA truck collided with parked vehicles last night on Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Jun 09:15 PM
