CrimeMan charged following imitation firearms incident in WellingtonArmed police have swarmed a Wellington street after reports of a person with a firearm. The incident is unfolding at the corner of Webb and Victoria Sts in Te Aro. Video / NZHeraldWatch10 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandDog walkers' shortcut ends in disaster; train knocks man into creekAnother man and a dog managed to get off a rail bridge before the train arrived.10 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSuspect in couple’s fiery deaths went door to door asking to come inNew York Times: Officers found a man chained in the basement with signs of trauma.10 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandFuel tank explosion at South Auckland truck yard leaves worker seriously hurtFire crews were called to Southpac Trucks Limited in Wiri at 3.17pm.10 Sep 04:16 AM
WellingtonPerson charged after armed police swarm Wellington streetDistraction devices were used by officers in a bid to engage with the suspect.10 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips: Waikato District Commander and Senior Sergeant provide an update on operation CurlyTom Phillips case. The Waikato District Commander and Senior Sergeant provide an update on operation Curly. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Sep 02:26 AM
Christchurch'You need to come out now': Christchurch woman in custody after house fire stand-offThe Armed Offenders Squad was among those called to the scene in Sockburn.09 Sep 04:26 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely difficult time’: Uni speaks after student falls from roof of Castle St flatEmergency services were called shortly after 10pm. 09 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal to drivers seen moments before fatal Dunedin crashPolice want to speak to the driver of a white van with black and white chevron stripes.09 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Boy's beach holiday turned fatal after climbing cliff faceThe 13-year-old fell at least 15m from the cliff onto rocks below. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
WellingtonRescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activatePersonal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.07 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Not a sensible place to be': Warning issued after group caught in avalancheDramatic footage shared on social media shows the people suddenly being swept away. 07 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Treble Cone backcountry avalanche sweeps skiersOne person sustained minor injuries during the avalanche yesterday afternoon.06 Sep 07:33 AM
WorldLisbon funicular disaster: German boy rescued from wreckageThe 3-year-old's father died in the disaster and his pregnant mother is in hospital.04 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandBomb squad clears suspicious item in Nelson South after evacuationEvacuation cordons lifted at 4am; investigation into the incident is ongoing.04 Sep 07:14 PM
New ZealandEvacuation centre set up, bomb squad called to Nelson South after suspicious item, alleged threatSeveral houses in the area have been cleared as a precaution.04 Sep 08:51 AM
New ZealandPolice respond to incident in Lower Hutt, public urged to avoid areaPolice say there's no threat to public safety.04 Sep 03:06 AM
WorldDramatic sinking: $1.6m yacht capsizes on maiden voyageThe owner, captain, and crew swam to land as the coast guard arrived.04 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crashThe accident on Cardona Valley Rd injured five people and closed the main route.04 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandVital Queenstown-Wānaka route reopens after crash injures fiveOne person is in a critical condition after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.03 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldWoman critical after stabbing at Gold Coast shopping centreA woman was stabbed multiple times at Coomera's Westfield centre.03 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandMajor road closed near Wānaka after crash injures fiveOne person is in a critical condition after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.03 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Group critically injure man in street attack, off-duty policewoman races to helpTwo youths have been referred to Youth Aid. 02 Sep 11:16 PM
AucklandMan found with critical injuries on Mt Wellington footpathEmergency services were called to the scene about 7.30pm.02 Sep 09:20 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary breach': Firefighters union claims Gisborne left uncoveredGisborne fire station was left without cover for over an hour, says union.02 Sep 05:00 AM
WorldMan found shot, 18yo fighting for life after crash on Melbourne highwayA car was found on fire nearby; police are investigating if it is linked.02 Sep 12:24 AM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
New ZealandFatal crash closes major Hawke's Bay highway for hoursA person died in a crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino, earlier today.31 Aug 07:43 AM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blazeA replacement truck from Wellington failed so another one had to come from Hamilton. 30 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
New ZealandMan missing from Thames hasn't been seen for five days, police issue alertJared, 35, was last seen on August 24 leaving his Waiomu Valley Rd home.29 Aug 09:25 AM
New ZealandPolice find two missing people using new mobile phone locator technology'This tool will help emergency services respond faster when every second counts.'29 Aug 08:30 AM
WellingtonWellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after commuter chaosContractors have fixed a problem with fire safety systems in part of the tunnel.28 Aug 08:26 PM
