New ZealandOne dead, road closed after Hamilton crashPolice said the road may be closed for some time.16 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandOne dead in machinery incident in WhangāreiWorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate South Island highway crashesThe Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.15 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fireFire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 03:16 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's BayThe fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.13 Apr 11:06 PM
New Zealand'I'm very proud': Son's quick thinking saves lives in Ōrākei house fireOne person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌrākei house fire: One seriously injuredFirefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.Watch13 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Ōrākei house fire, one person seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the blaze at 9.45am.12 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandOne critical in apartment fire in PakūrangaA person is critical after being rescued from an apartment building in Pakūranga.12 Apr 02:23 AM
Crime‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts didNow Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fireSister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family. 11 Apr 06:43 AM
New ZealandFalse alarm causes evacuation at Auckland Airport domestic terminalPhotos from the scene showed lines of people outside the terminal.10 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigationPolice are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.10 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburbThe crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.09 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandApartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from buildingFire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.09 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandApartment fire closes Karangahape RdEmergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Apr 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fireA Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.08 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Bromley industrial fireA large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.Watch07 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across cityThe fire appears to be related to an electrical company.07 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand28,000 banned heaters still in NZ homes pose ‘significant risk to lives’28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandVehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopenedThe road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.06 Apr 09:21 PM
New Zealand‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded riverThe couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".05 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH29 reopens follow truck breakdownThe truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.03 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandSmoke alarms help alert family during Napier house fireWorking smoke alarms helped warn a Meeanee family to evacuate as the large fire took hold.01 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘A very sad day’: Pedestrian dies after being struck by ute in CanterburyEmergency services were called just after 6.30am.31 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
New Zealand‘Serious injuries’: Emergency services respond to Hamilton crashPolice arrived on Wairere Dr in Queenwood at around 7.12am.30 Mar 08:34 PM
New Zealand‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crashThe crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd. 30 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand‘Significant delays’: Grass fire breaks out beside Auckland’s Southern MotorwayMotorists are advised to pass the scene with extra care this afternoon.29 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandMyanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News UpdateA devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.Watch28 Mar 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
