New Zealand'Can't park there': Car suspended over 3m drop after crashing into North Shore housePolice said a crane may be needed to remove the car from where it is.04 Aug 09:59 AM
New ZealandPerson arrested after driving on wrong side of SH1, causing three-vehicle crashAfter causing the accident, the driver pulled an about-turn then fled the scene.04 Aug 04:39 AM
WorldCalifornia wildfire now fourth-largest in state historyBlazes from the Park Fire have destroyed an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.04 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandCoastal Hokio Beach home north of Wellington badly damaged in morning fireFive fire crews and a tanker rushed to the home that was well ablaze when they arrived.02 Aug 08:22 PM
New ZealandFire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
New Zealand'That was a pretty spectacular sight'Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding fire extinguished on rural school grounds with help from publicMembers of the public used a hose on the ceiling fire before firefighters arrived.02 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near CambridgeThe southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.01 Aug 04:19 AM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
New Zealand‘Someone was clearly mad at them’: Molotov cocktails allegedly lobbed into barber shopFire investigators were on the scene this morning.31 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire breaks out at barber shop in Royal OakFire investigators are at Bentley's Barbers on Manukau Rd following the blaze.30 Jul 05:57 PM
New ZealandEx-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couchMultiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.29 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fireThe two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.29 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandCar on back of tow truck bursts into flames on Auckland’s Southern MotorwayOne northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.28 Jul 10:55 PM
New Zealand'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa homeA house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.28 Jul 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFirst look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotelLocals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honouredTauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.25 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandTruck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of MangatarataThe fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.24 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandBarking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branchArborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.24 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of WellingtonEmergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.23 Jul 09:11 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandLake Pukaki wildfire continues to spreadA large wildfire near Lake Pukaki is controlled, but not contained.22 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closedNeeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.20 Jul 11:49 PM
Construction'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costsCouncil boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.19 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attackThree vehicles set alight on waterfront.16 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandFiery suburban beauty store ram raid being treated as arson, fire lit after car smashes into shopInvestigations are continuing into the fire and wider damage done to Infinity Clinic.16 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'16 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
