AucklandPolice seek pool visitors after unexplained Devonport death on New Year’s DayPolice say a group, including one adult and two children, used the pool at the property.07 Jan 03:01 AM
AucklandSerious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaosPolice shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.06 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldPasser-by saves dog walker who fell into frozen lakeThe men spent up to 15 minutes in the icy water before reaching safety.06 Jan 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua BeachOne person was flown to hospital by helicopter, while two went by road.06 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after truck crashes into wall in Auckland suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.05 Jan 03:07 AM
ChristchurchOne dead after serious crash south of ChristchurchEmergency services were called to Jones Rd shortly after 7.45am this morning.05 Jan 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘My final gift from you’: Grieving partner gives birth to child of sand dune tragedy victimBaby Zire-Kane was born on January 2, one day after late dad's birthday.04 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandThree rescue choppers sent to serious four-vehicle crash near TekapoThe highway is blocked and police warn delays may last for some time.04 Jan 07:14 AM
WorldMiner dies after underground roof collapse at Queensland coal mineThe worker was found dead after a roof collapse 1km underground on Friday.03 Jan 11:39 PM
WorldSwiss bar managers face criminal investigation over deadly fireSwiss co-owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti are under investigation for negligence.03 Jan 09:09 PM
New ZealandFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
World'I pulled kids out with my bare hands': Hero races into Swiss ski bar infernoRescuer Paolo Campolo, 55, suffered smoke inhalation while pulling victims out.02 Jan 09:58 PM
WorldSwiss ski bar owners say they broke no safety rules after deadly infernoThe fire killed at least 40 people, with more than 100 still missing.02 Jan 09:37 PM
WorldSwiss ski resort tragedy: Sparklers on champagne probed after 40 killedPolice are also investigating if a packed Le Constellation breached fire safety rules.02 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandLightning sparks house fires in Auckland and MangawhaiFive fire appliances and about 25 firefighters raced to the Grey Lynn property.02 Jan 09:28 AM
New ZealandTeenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguardPolice were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.02 Jan 03:21 AM
World40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire, witnesses describe people ‘running through flames’A fire ripped through a crowded bar in a luxury ski resort as people rang in the new year.02 Jan 02:30 AM
World'Serious safety questions' following deadly Swiss bar fireAround 40 people died and more than 100 were hurt in the Crans-Montana blaze.01 Jan 10:36 PM
WorldWaitress paraded sparkler-topped champagne bottle through Swiss ski bar before blaze that killed 40The New Year’s Eve party was well underway when tragedy struck.01 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandMajor Manawatū highway closed after serious two-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 7.20pm.01 Jan 06:59 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after Ferris wheel fall at Christchurch music festivalThe men fell from the amusement feature about 2am during one of its final rides.01 Jan 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holidayOPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing dog after yacht capsizes off Northland coastWitnesses say the missing dog, Rimu, was wearing an orange life jacket.30 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man saved after trying to help windsurfer trapped in 'washing machine' conditionsThe Police Eagle helicopter and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.30 Dec 05:58 AM
Auckland'Complicating the response': Vegetation fire breaks out near Ardmore Airport Fire and Emergency first received the call about 6pm.29 Dec 07:24 AM
WorldQuakers Hill stabbings: Man charged with murder of two people in homePolice say the alleged killer is the woman's former partner.29 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandVehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters' union saysThe crash damaged a truck carrying jaws-of-life tools for city rescues.28 Dec 07:37 PM
New ZealandThree fishermen rescued after boat sinks in Manukau Harbour The men were found about 2km from Puketutu Island just after midnight.27 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandHead lifeguard in Christmas Day double rescueAn Ōpunakē surf lifeguard is credited with being part of two Christmas Day rescues. 26 Dec 01:55 AM
AucklandPerson dies after being swept away by waves at Piha BeachThe police Eagle helicopter was deployed to help find the person.26 Dec 01:30 AM
