New ZealandSeveral people dead after major house fire, police hunted for missing children after blazeUpset neighbour described the owners of the property as a "lovely family". 15 Nov 06:34 AM
New ZealandBody found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coastSearch efforts are ongoing to find the other person who remains missing.15 Nov 03:19 AM
World'It was so unreal': Witness describes horror after deadly Stockholm bus crashPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson said his thoughts were with the victims' families.14 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after 4WD rolls on Far North beachOne of those hurt has critical injuries, police said.14 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquestDaniel Gale says lives remain at risk without river alert trigger levels.14 Nov 06:03 AM
New ZealandPublic urged to help: Police probe Bay View firearms incidentArmed police cordoned Main North Rd after a firearms incident about 10.50am on Thursday.13 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandFire guts derelict Dunedin rest home overnightA fire investigator is expected this morning as crews dampen lingering hot spots.13 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe launched after Hastings woman's unexplained deathDetectives from other districts have joined the Hastings inquiry.13 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandTwo-vehicle crash closes road near New Plymouth Airport, two critically injuredEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.05pm.13 Nov 05:58 AM
New ZealandPolice probe fatal Hurunui crash that closed State Highway 7The crash happened just after midday in Culverden, with a truck hitting a tree.13 Nov 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandThree people winched from Whiritoa Beach after blowhole visit goes wrongA photographer was swept into the surf while capturing the dramatic rescue.13 Nov 01:36 AM
WorldPolice seek Trump ally Melissa Rein Lively after alleged racist attack in LondonMelissa Rein Lively once sought to be Donald Trump’s White House spokeswoman.12 Nov 12:39 AM
New Zealand‘I just felt sick’: Mum recounts horrifying moment her baby went limpEight-week-old Iris was airlifted after collapsing at her rural home.12 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decisionEdaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
WorldDozens hurt as two trains collide near Bratislava, officials confirmAround 800 passengers were on board when the trains collided north of Bratislava.09 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandFiery milk tanker and ute crash in Canterbury, emergency services rush to scene Police say there appear to be serious injuries. 09 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandRuapehu District Mayor: Tongariro National Park wildfireTongariro Fire: Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris HookerWatch09 Nov 03:09 AM
WellingtonPedestrian seriously injured after car crash in JohnsonvilleEmergency crews remain at the scene outside the Johnsonville library.09 Nov 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
WellingtonOne dead after serious crash involving cyclists on rural Wairarapa roadTwo cyclists were involved in the accident on Kokotau Rd near Carterton.08 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandBody found after Hamilton house fireEmergency crews were called to the Wellington Street blaze just after 6am.08 Nov 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
WellingtonSerious crash involving cyclists closes rural Wairarapa roadTwo cyclists were involved in the accident on Kokotau Rd near Carterton.08 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandEmergency at Kohimarama beach after man pulled from waterSunbathers formed a privacy screen around the scene using beach towels and sarongs as emergency responders work to revive a patient. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incidentAbout 15 armed officers blocked both lanes of Innes Rd in Christchurch.07 Nov 01:37 AM
Christchurch'Well ablaze': Hedge fire spreads to shed in North CanterburyTwo fire crews and water tankers are working to bring it under control.07 Nov 12:40 AM
