New Zealand'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shootingA 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition. 14 Jan 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze responseUp to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.13 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburbPolice and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.13 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.11 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton CentreOwner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze. 11 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New Zealand'A lot of smoke, a lot of noise': Madrid building explosion kills one and injures nineAn explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.Watch09 Jan 11:09 PM
World'We were stunned': Power bank blast engulfs commuter in flamesViral footage showed panicked commuters scrambling as the man ran through the station.09 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandIsland home 'lost' to fire as rising temperatures prompt warningIt was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.09 Jan 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Came to this country with nothing': Family watch as their Lebanese grocery store burnsFire and Emergency slams the union as volunteers take 30 minutes to arrive.09 Jan 02:34 AM
Wellington'Gambling with the public’s safety': Firefighters union and bosses clash after Pakūranga blazeThe fire erupted during a one-hour firefighters' strike, reportedly delaying the response.09 Jan 02:28 AM
World‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfiresResidents in more than 30 towns face 'leave now' or 'shelter' orders.08 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandSmoke billows from Pakuranga grocer as family watchAhmed Reynolds-Hatem explains the significance of the store to his family, who watched it break out in flames earlier today. Video / Jason Dorday, SuppliedWatch08 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025Morning Headlines | Record high temperatures predicted this weekend, Inquiry into Bondi terror attack begins | Friday January 9, 2025Watch08 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Motueka industrial siteEmergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hose-wielding neighbours battle to stop house fire's spreadPolice have charged a man after a house fire sent smoking pouring into residential street and shot flames several metres into the air. Video / Brendon ThomasWatch05 Jan 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after truck crashes into wall in Auckland suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.05 Jan 03:07 AM
New Zealand‘Low as a snake’s belly’: Fireman burgled while out clearing drains during floodingPhil Jane has been a member of the Wairoa Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1990.04 Jan 11:17 PM
Auckland'Helpless': Auckland residents driven mad by neighbour's faulty fire alarmNeighbours say the alarm has been disturbing their holiday peace since December 29.03 Jan 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, wild weather for North IslandNZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jan 08:14 PM
WorldSwiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fireThe blaze at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar killed about 40 people.02 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits AucklandA central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch02 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch01 Jan 07:04 PM
WorldAbout 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fireAbout 40 people are dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.Watch01 Jan 06:10 PM
