New ZealandMan in serious condition after fall on vessel near WaihekeA man was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury near Waiheke.29 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandCommunity 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.29 Dec 03:15 AM
New Zealand'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey homeNeighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.28 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandKiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes FijiSeventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandMajor blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworksOfficials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.28 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Far North tractor accident near beachThe fatal tractor accident is understood to have happened near a beach.28 Dec 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Didn't we set up emergency services to take risks?COMMENT: From Pike River to White Island, government officials have been averse to risk.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Blenheim crash, first holiday road toll victimThe crash is the first fatality of the Christmas road toll period.27 Dec 06:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland child killed in Southland driveway incidentPolice have released the name of the dead child.27 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandLucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."25 Dec 07:11 AM
New ZealandStressful time of year: Assault cases rise during holiday seasonChristmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.25 Dec 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019Three of the year's biggest survival stories.24 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandThree injured after another SH5 crashCrash has again blocked State Highway 5, this time near Te Pohue.24 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandChemical spill closes Auckland roadTwo 20-litre drums of nitric acid have spilled across the road.23 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandMataura death: Child struck in drivewayA child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.21 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandThree rescued from sinking boat off Canterbury coastThree rescued after boat in distress near Christchurch late last night.21 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandFire sparks high-rise hotel evacuation on North ShoreThe alarm was raised at 8pm.21 Dec 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir-ambulance transfers unavailable for daysDHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victimsLiz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".20 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandGovt to fund research on music-fest drug testingResearchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.18 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandHouse fire turns into homicide investigation after man found deadA house fire in Tokomaru Bay is now a homicide investigation after a man's body was found.17 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhite Island nine days on: Two still missingRecovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injuredThe dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch truck crash: Person trapped, power lines downEmergency services on the scene after vehicle and truck collide on Avonhead Rd.16 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandEmergency incident in Auckland CBDEmergency services are responding to an incident in central Auckland15 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhite Island: Fruitless search 'tough going for everybody'Two bodies remain unaccounted for after a water-only search around White Island yesterday.14 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandFatal house fire: One dead in blazePolice say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.14 Dec 07:40 PM
New Zealand'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."14 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandCrash detour alert: State Highway 1 near Waipu closedSH1 between Nova Scotia Drive and The Braigh is closed.13 Dec 09:52 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplacedComment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?13 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandThe courage of a nation: Heroes emerge from tragedies bookending the yearNew Zealanders have performed significant selfless acts in 2019.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."13 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandHeroic response, hospital's clinical lead for burns called in from maternity leave"When Ruadhán was hungry I'd just scrub out and feed him, then go back in," surgeon tells.13 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandPR experts assess police response to White Island eruptionSmall mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.13 Dec 12:30 AM
