New ZealandFire crews tackle blaze at house on Auckland's North ShoreVideo from the scene shows the house well ablaze.21 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after five arsons across Auckland in eight monthsFour of the fires were at residential properties, causing considerable damage.21 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in HastingsThe Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.20 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in Taranaki overnight, one person critically injuredEmergency services were called to the two-car crash on Eltham Rd.19 Mar 05:31 PM
New ZealandPukekohe packing shed fire: Crews monitoring hotspotsThe fire broke out yesterday but was contained within a few hours.19 Mar 05:18 PM
New ZealandFire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō houseFour fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.19 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandLarge building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closedCrews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.19 Mar 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorwaySouthbound traffic has come to a standstill.19 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandPolice tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figuresPolice treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.19 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandTraining exercise: Police ask public to keep away from old Westpac building in HastingsSpectators are asked to stay away from the old Westpac building during the exercise.18 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandFirefighter injured as ceiling collapses in Hastings homeThe senior firefighter was taken to hospital after falling 2.7m in the blaze.18 Mar 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefightersMore than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.18 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Otaua scrub fireOne patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.17 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Is it wrong to accept gang donations?OPINION: Outlaw clubs have donated to worthy causes for as long as they've existed.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossingsMayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire fought at Cornwallis, AucklandCornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.17 Mar 06:24 AM
EntertainmentHow Zayn Malik saved Harry Styles' life'The pyro explodes in front of his face — that was really dangerous.'16 Mar 01:21 AM
EntertainmentSupermodel's $11.5m home destroyed in fireAlmost 100 firefighters were needed to put out the blaze, which spread to the attic.15 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandPasadena School bus catches fire on way home from campStudents were not onboard but have been offered access to counselling.15 Mar 11:49 PM
LifestyleDon't know what to do this weekend? Here's what's on in AucklandYou have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire engulfs bus near Ōhinewai, stretch of SH1 closedEmergency services respond to a “well-involved” bus fire in Waikato.15 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills blaze: Fire crews stand ready as final hotspot extinguishedThis marks the end of the largest wildfire in Canterbury since 2017.13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple crews battle large scrub fire near WhanganuiTwo helicopters used monsoon buckets to help tame the large vegetation fire.12 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandGrandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLatam flight incident, Head Hunters donation and King Charles' video address | Focus Morning Bulletin March 12, 2024An inquiry is being considered after a flight to Auckland lost altitude and King Charles releases his first video address since cancer diagnosis in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch11 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandFour suspicious fires in Christchurch; Irish pub extensively damagedFire crews were called to a spate of suspicious fires from just before 9pm last night.10 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Difference between life and death’: Firefighters raise alarm on speed humps slowing crewsA 66-page Fenz report into AT traffic calming's impact on response time has been obtained.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour injured, one seriously, after car slams into power pole55 Unison customers were still without power on Sunday morning09 Mar 08:23 PM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fireNeighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.08 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandFire sending plumes of smoke over Auckland's Northwestern motorwayThe blaze is hitting right as commuters complete the after school run.08 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boat on fire at Napier marinaA burning boat sent fire into the skies over Ahuriri, Napier.08 Mar 01:58 AM