New ZealandEarly morning house fire in Napier treated as suspiciousNapier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.08 Jan 09:04 PM
EntertainmentLA fires: Reality TV star Spencer Pratt shared dramatic videos of the wildfires on SnapchatThe home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer PrattWatch08 Jan 07:33 PM
New ZealandSinkhole opens in wealthy Auckland streetIt's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.08 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandA sinkhole has appeared on Waitematā St in St Mary's BayA sinkhole has appeared in St Mary's Bay, revealing old brickwork beneath the road. Video / M. Video / Michael CraigWatch08 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire at recycling plant extinguished after sending thick smoke into airPlumes of black smoke billowing into the air could be seen from the Southern Motorway.07 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Takanini recycling facilityThere has been a big fire break out at a Takanini recycling facility. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 10:42 PM
World‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in AustraliaVictoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.07 Jan 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora houseTenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.07 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandRecalled bathroom heaters linked to two house firesFire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.07 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandCause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigatedAt the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.07 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Tauranga extinguishedThe fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.06 Jan 05:54 AM
New ZealandMan trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuriesThe man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.06 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle Napier house blazeFirefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.06 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandPolice hit by 'out of control vehicle' near WhangāreiEarly indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden JamesonWatch04 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for nowSuspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing. 03 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandCrews battle fire near Pataua SouthThe hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina CooperWatch03 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandYoung Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fireJake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandCrews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injuredA helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.01 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandFight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybaraLuna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.31 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandHonours for people making Northland a better placeA martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy lithium battery fires are on the rise and how to stay safeWarning to be aware of products with lithium batteries purchased over holiday period.29 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fireThe couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.28 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSmoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus CoastFirefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.27 Dec 01:59 AM
