New ZealandThree people rescued from house fire in Henderson, AucklandA fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.28 Aug 05:55 PM
New ZealandDIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'26 Aug 03:54 AM
New Zealand'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for supportThe family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.25 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in crash on SH3 near WhanganuiPolice responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.25 Aug 10:24 PM
CrimeBlockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areasPolice have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandChilders Rd house fire: 'Flames shooting high into the sky'Suspicious fire all but destroyed old home in Childers Rd.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Hamilton house fireNobody was home at the time of the fire.23 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandPolice make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatalityFurther charges are possible against the man.23 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te AwamutuEmergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.23 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after logging truck rolls"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”22 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandWhittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalationThe fire was confined to one piece of equipment.22 Aug 09:55 PM
New ZealandFirefighter's warning after acid spill shuts down Hastings road for hoursA 5-litre container of muriatic acid fell off the back of a vehicle and on to the road.22 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandEmergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exerciseCity Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving Police, Fire and Emergency and St John. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch22 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandCar on fire outside Takapuna Grammar SchoolFire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandFirefighters give fresh warning against charging e-scooters inside after apartment fireFenz was concerned Kiwis had little understanding of the risks of lithium-ion batteries.22 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandElectric scooter starts fire at Auckland apartments, 200 residents evacuatedThe apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.21 Aug 06:52 PM
New ZealandFour people dead after head-on crash near GeraldineFour people are dead and one other is seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George HeardWatch21 Aug 07:27 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to fallen rock climber in QueenstownEmergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.Watch21 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandOne person in serious condition after water tanker rollsOne patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.19 Aug 01:11 AM
World'Absolutely shocked': Investigation into Ferris wheel fire that injured 23Police are investigating the fire that broke out at the Highfield Festival in Germany.18 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandPakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at sceneA person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.Watch18 Aug 08:42 PM
WorldFirefighter dies after being struck by police carPolice say he was on foot when hit by police car driven by an on-duty officer.18 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldGallipoli fire may have unearthed remains of Anzac soldiersThe damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.17 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in ChristchurchImages from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.15 Aug 03:54 AM
CrimeHostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assaultA police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant RoutenWatch14 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandFirefighter sent family a message saying he'd be home soon - but never made itA coroner believes Peter Wayne Ferguson crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandHuge plumes of smoke seen in Wānaka following large burn offThe large burn off on a hillside above Wānaka is under control, officials say.14 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandNeighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier homeA woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.13 Aug 09:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters free person after car ploughs into houseThe crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.13 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandRope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in MarokopaOne patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.12 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into suspicious car, house fireFire crews and police were called to Whanganui East about 3.40am on Tuesday.12 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandFire investigators to return after large blaze ripped through Auckland automotive shopThere were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.12 Aug 05:34 PM
New ZealandCar fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai RangeA Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.12 Aug 04:44 AM
