New ZealandFirefighters battle major house fire in Whangārei’s MorningsideFive fire trucks are fighting the blaze on Morningside Rd.18 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandAkaroa no longer cut-off after flooded road reopens; mayor and Mark Mitchell front mediaPolice attending a slip in Dunedin and have advised the public to avoid the area. 18 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after water incident at Napier homePolice and St John were called to the residential address in Onekawa.18 Feb 02:06 AM
AucklandPedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by truck in South AucklandThe pedestrian was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.18 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandMP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weatherThousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.17 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandTitirangi residents fear being cut off as 10-week road closure beginsResidents say six weeks' notice is not enough to plan hospital visits.17 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandFaulty cylinder blamed for Mount Maunganui house fireA faulty hot water cylinder caused extensive fire damage to a Mount Maunganui home.17 Feb 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.17 Feb 12:43 AM
WorldOne dead, two critical after stabbing in Sydney suburb of MerrylandsPolice say the alleged attacker was arrested nearby minutes after the stabbings.17 Feb 12:27 AM
AucklandA bang, tyre screeching and screams: Neighbours woken by fatal Auckland crash People rushed from their homes when the accident happened just after 11pm.16 Feb 10:40 PM
New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
SportDaughter of Top Gear host escapes serious injury after 'monumental' Formula E crashIzzy Hammond shared video of the smash with her 288,000 Instagram followers.16 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden.Watch16 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandPlanes land in wild wind at Wellington AirportFootage of several planes landing in wild winds at Wellington Airport. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandRoads 'disintegrating' in Lower Hutt suburbCracks and holes have shown up in streets around Stokes Valley, with dirty water bubbling up underneath. Video / Billy Paine / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple describe floods at Lower Hutt homeA couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandFlooding, power cuts and downed trees as wild weather hits Lower North IslandEverything you need to know about today's Orange weather warnings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Otago tourist beauty spotThe crash happened on Purakaunui Falls Rd.16 Feb 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandSatellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei districtEmergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ suppliedWatch15 Feb 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unable to walk': Climber rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park after fallThe injured climber was winched from Mt Brewster at about 3.25pm.15 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at central Wairoa store, SH2 closedThe stretch of highway is closed between Queen St and Black St.14 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being thrown from vehicle in late-night Whangārei crashThe Serious Crash Unit examined the scene and the road has now reopened.14 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandWairoa firefighters prepare for severe weatherFirefighters discuss anticipated risks in Wairoa and how the specialist water rescue team will support local crews and the community.Watch14 Feb 08:17 AM
New ZealandMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandWaipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across districtAn update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District CouncilWatch14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan found dead inside car submerged in Ōtorohanga floodwatersEmergency services located the man and his vehicle on SH39, near Kiwi Rd.13 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandThree injured, road closed following serious Gore crashThe accident was between a car and truck and trailer unit.13 Feb 08:00 PM
ChristchurchOne dead after car crashes, rolls in North CanterburyThe crash happened near Waikari just after 6.30am, closing the road.13 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandDowntown Ferry Building evacuated amidst NZPFU strikeReported smoke from an upper floor of the iconic Quay St building sends volunteer brigades scrambling as NZPFU members strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 12:03 AM
