New Zealand'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel studentRotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.10 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFoodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarketWatercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostelRotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.09 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
New ZealandHunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.08 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic blaze rips through Auckland garageFire services are battling a large house blaze in East Auckland.08 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at East Auckland propertyAround 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal LaingWatch08 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandBoP house fire spreads to shelterbeltFire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.07 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandDevastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fireDouglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.06 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspiciousPadlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.06 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandOtago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinemaThe town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.06 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facilityDozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.Watch04 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News UpdateRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 05:57 PM
New ZealandMajor fire erupts at Auckland waste station, 10 fire trucks on sceneFirefighters were called to Captain Springs Rd at 4.20am.04 Feb 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: Billionaires want Herne Bay trees axed, two bookings at SkyCity’s convention centreIs the money being cited really what it will cost to fix apartments near Eden Park?03 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Remuera sky fills with smoke as 'big' blaze breaks outA witness described the blaze as 'pretty big and pretty smokey'.03 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandVegetation fire in RemueraA Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four appliances were sent to the vegetation fire in Remuera. Video / Tony Van, SuppliedWatch03 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandTeenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei laybyPolice have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.01 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandCritically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West CoastThe two-vehicle crash happened around 6.10pm yesterday. 31 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chairThe fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.31 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandSteamboat catches fire in Warkworth, police called to control huge crowdFire and Emergency said part of the wharf was on fire upon arrival.30 Jan 08:24 AM
New ZealandTen helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai PtTiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.30 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol stationAn employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.30 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandFour helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai PointNo structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.29 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandEmergency services contained a large scrub fire north of WellingtonThe blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhat’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires. 28 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson with critical injuries rescued after hours trapped in caravan that tree fell onEmergency services were called to the scene around 7.30pm.26 Jan 09:25 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experienceNick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disasterFire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:05 AM
