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
New Zealand‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA buildingThe blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm. 26 Dec 06:10 PM
WorldAustralian bushfire forces evacuations as 600 firefighters battle blazeVictoria's Grampians National Park is 240km west of Melbourne.26 Dec 08:29 AM
New ZealandPolice examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier firePolice were called to the scene at 1.45am.25 Dec 07:27 PM
New Zealand‘Keep well away’: Tips for staying safe during wildfire seasonHolidaymakers urged to plan for blazes as conditions change across NZ this summer.25 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandEmergency services scramble to serious crash in TaurangaIt's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.24 Dec 09:02 AM
New ZealandSunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fireOutdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.24 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandRoad tragedy at HorekeOne person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.23 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate van robbery on SH10 near KerikeriA man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight23 Dec 02:36 AM
