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
AucklandOnehunga factory structurally unsound as police investigate 'suspicious' fireBeams of the roof are now bent 'like bananas' due to the fire.12 Feb 07:30 PM
AucklandFire crews battle overnight blaze in OnehungaFirefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:21 PM
New ZealandFrom storm to cabin: East Coast whānau start again after landslide wrecks homeThe Torreys' hillside home was yellow-stickered after the January 21 slip.12 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandPolice find car of man swept away on Mahurangi River, near WarkworthTekanimaeu Arobati, 47, died in the storm that lashed the upper North Island last month.12 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fireOne person was critically injured as the fire ripped through the building.12 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandLoud bang as fire engulfs home, sending large plumes of smoke into air on North ShoreLocals report seeing smoke visible from nearby suburbs. 12 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandFirefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial actionThe strikes begin on Friday February 13 and run through the next few weeks.11 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Reckless actions': Police believe Rānui house fire caused by flareInvestigators are looking for two people seen running from the area before the fire began.11 Feb 02:59 AM
Christchurch Man charged after broad daylight attack on Christchurch streetPolice don't believe there are any further threats to public safety.11 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandHelicopter and 28 firefighters battle landfill blaze near Waikato schoolNine fire trucks, including water tankers, are at the Tirohia blaze.11 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV as stabbed Hastings man fights for life in hospital Officers arrived at the address and found a man with 'severe injuries'.11 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after 10m fall from University of Otago buildingThe incident happened in Dunedin just after midnight. 10 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandNeighbours bang on doors as fire engulfs roof of Auckland home, police investigating A scene guard remains at the Vino Cina Heights property as detectives probe the blaze.10 Feb 10:49 PM
New Zealand'It's going to rock the town': Mayor says fatal school bus crash has devastated the communityA ‘traumatic incident team’ is working with the kura whose students were on the bus.10 Feb 10:10 PM
WellingtonPerson dies days after Wellington motorway crash, police continue to investigate causeThe crash closed the motorway for several hours on Sunday morning.10 Feb 06:42 PM
AucklandCause of Onehunga Mall fire may never be knownThe fire-damaged building was too unsafe for investigators to enter.10 Feb 07:00 AM
WellingtonOne dead after crash between cyclist and vehicle in Upper HuttA police spokesperson said the death will be referred to the Coroner.10 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke's BayA rescue helicopter is flying one person in a critical condition to Wellington Hospital.10 Feb 02:44 AM
ChristchurchNeighbours shaken as police appeal for footage of Christchurch daylight stabbingPolice don't believe there are any further threats to public safety.10 Feb 02:27 AM
AucklandTwo Auckland school students hit by cars within minutes of each otherPair recovering at Starship hospital after being run over during first week of term. 10 Feb 12:39 AM
ChristchurchPerson critically injured after falling from Christchurch’s central library The incident was reported about 11am, with a witness hearing a loud scream.09 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandDriver dies at scene of serious South Auckland truck crash Emergency services were called to the crash just after 7.30am.08 Feb 11:21 PM
CrimePolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandGivealittle court fight: Judge keeps frozen $30k donated after dad’s beach deathKane Watson died after he was buried under 2m of sand digging in a dune at Muriwai Beach. 08 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured after a crash in Napier, cordons in placeThe cyclist has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital for treatment.08 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidanceThe coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.08 Feb 04:00 PM
