PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not giving up': Badly burned White Island guide month onKelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattling Hawke's Bay forest fire: Firefighters say toughest in 30 years"The heat, the smoke is pretty bad. You can't see, can't breathe."08 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandElderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordealFuel was fast running out as the Eagle helicopter searched for the man.07 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandOne dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne RiverPeople were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.07 Jan 01:38 AM
WorldSoaring temperatures: Expert warns worst is yet to come for Australia'We are still a month away from the riskiest time.'06 Jan 05:13 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapidsPolice say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.06 Jan 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Saved a man's life': Pregnant woman hailed for efforts after aiding shot manA pregnant woman has told of aiding a man as he lay injured from a gunshot wound.06 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandManhunt in Christchurch after person shot on bridgeShooter and victim were known to each other according to police.05 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandYouth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was savingWoman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Orewa home garage fireAuthorities working to understand circumstances of the death.04 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed on motorway on-ramp in South AucklandA pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on the Otara on-ramp to SH1.03 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandHumble hero: I'm just hoping for the best for Ricky MayModest hero Ellie Barron tells how she gave CPR to top reinsman after collapse at track.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chopThere was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.02 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandSH1 blocked: Car towing boat smashes into power pole causing scrub firePolice say the road south of Baldrock Rd has been blocked.02 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by car in central Auckland carparkPolice were called to the incident on Howe St about 1.45pm.02 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge crash adds to heavy delays for holidaymakersTraffic on SH1 is expected to be busy with holiday journeys most of the day.02 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSleeping woman dead after vehicle crashes into tentInitial inquiries indicate handbrake on a vehicle above her tent had failed.01 Jan 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identifiedThree serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.01 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandOne person critically hurt, six others injured in serious SH27 crash in WaikatoEmergency Services were alerted to the two vehicle crash at 12:05pm.01 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder: Man appears in courtHomicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.31 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured after bus collides with car in TakapunaSerious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team assisting with investigation.31 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandWith Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New YearFocus Live: With Whangamata being voted NZ’s best beach, Mayor Sandra Goudie tells us how the small town handles and thrives with the booming visitor numbers to bring in the New Year. Watch31 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrowA 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.31 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central QueenstownFocus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central Queenstown. Video / James AllanWatch31 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandFire at central Auckland restaurant containedA witness at the scene told the Herald a "bloom of smoke is coming from the building".31 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandAirport homicide: Police focus on Air NZ facilityMan in custody after woman found with critical injuries dies soon after discovery.31 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandMan knocked unconscious: Police appeal for information on assaultMale victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.30 Dec 04:31 AM
New Zealand'He looked lifeless': Residents in shock after two found dead, child critically hurtResidents had been left feeling shaken after two people died in quiet suburban street.30 Dec 01:50 AM
New Zealand30-year-old woman dead after crash in NelsonA police spokesperson said the woman died at Christchurch Hospital this morning.29 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandThree doses in one pill: Warning over super-strong drugs in NZ this summer"Users are advised that the only way to guarantee safety is to not take them."29 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandMan struck on head by rearing horse fighting for his lifeThe man was sedated at the scene, and remains critical.29 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandAnnual road toll now at 351 after crash kills one in WaitomoState Highway 3 at Piopio is blocked this morning following a serious crash.29 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandPolice name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi LakesHe was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.29 Dec 08:36 PM