New ZealandSouth Island motorists urged to stay home as bad weather loomsStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 08:08 AM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandThe deadly fuel hiding in your furnitureNZHerald Senior Crime and Justice reporter, Anna Leask joins us to discuss the latest report into the dangers of flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF).Watch18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s a total loss': Rural home destroyed as days-old burn pile ignites and spreads18 Sep 04:44 AM
New Zealand"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can beWatch17 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandFirefighters new fear old burn piles could fuel still-burning Canterbury wildfire 17 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZ15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesNew Civil Aviation Authority boss to address aviation industry after tensions15 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Flatting in disastersBe Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare for and act during an emergency when surrounded by flat mates. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Medical StorageBe Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how the importance of proper medical storage during an emergency. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Thunderstorms and their warningsBe Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Community PreparednessBe Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare and the importance of community during an emergency. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandFishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuceAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRTWatch12 Sep 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scarePacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.12 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandFire blocks Dominion Rd in Mt Eden, delays expectedFirefighters arrived to heavy smoke pouring from the ground floor of the site.11 Sep 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Multiple 111 calls': Fire and Emergency on New World Victoria Park blazeThe cause of the fire remains the subject of a post-incident analysis.11 Sep 03:00 AM
CrimeMan charged following imitation firearms incident in WellingtonArmed police have swarmed a Wellington street after reports of a person with a firearm. The incident is unfolding at the corner of Webb and Victoria Sts in Te Aro. Video / NZHeraldWatch10 Sep 06:02 AM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
Christchurch'You need to come out now': Christchurch woman in custody after house fire stand-offThe Armed Offenders Squad was among those called to the scene in Sockburn.09 Sep 04:26 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
ChristchurchRescue after person falls into rubbish dump pit within days of safety warningCity council confirmed 28 people have been spotted in refuse pits.08 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand11 people rescued after getting trapped in Hamilton casino liftFire and Emergency rescued those stuck in the lift just before midnight. 06 Sep 08:20 PM
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
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge trial: CCTV shows accused before fatal fireA High Court jury viewed CCTV footage of the murder accused in the Loafers Lodge trial.Watch01 Sep 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
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
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
AucklandOne critical, road blocked by car crash in Auckland's Stanmore BayCrews were called to the scene after 4pm.31 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM