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
New ZealandSevere gales obliterate caravan as high winds batter CanterburyWinds reached 116km/h at Mt Cook Airport and 112km/h at Roxburgh.28 Aug 03:22 AM
World'Hate crime': Gunman who killed two children during church service identifiedThe shooter has been identified as 'Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman'. 27 Aug 11:53 PM
World'Never know': Journalist's disturbing emails from accused cop killerDezi Freeman is accused of killing two officers, prompting a massive police search.27 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Multiple injuries following Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene at just before 8pm.27 Aug 09:45 AM
WorldPolice officers killed in Victoria shooting named as manhunt continuesA massive manhunt for alleged killer Dezi Freeman is under way in Victoria.27 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drink-driving pensioner crashes airborne into water, bystanders rush to helpBystanders threw life rings and climbed down to the water to help the woman.27 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandChopper crew stunned to find man alive after 100m plunge: 'I've seen people die from 5m'William Murphy survived with 11 broken ribs, a broken foot and a perforated lung.27 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.27 Aug 02:39 AM
ChristchurchWoman died in police cell after 'tense and dangerous' police calloutThe death has been referred to the Coroner and Independent Police Conduct Authority.27 Aug 02:16 AM
WorldCop killer on the run could be heavily armed and hiding in a bunkerPolice believe self-styled 'sovereign citizen' has multiple powerful firearms with him. 27 Aug 12:15 AM
