Christchurch'You need to come out now': Christchurch woman in custody after house fire stand-offThe Armed Offenders Squad was among those called to the scene in Sockburn.09 Sep 04:26 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
ChristchurchRescue after person falls into rubbish dump pit within days of safety warningCity council confirmed 28 people have been spotted in refuse pits.08 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand11 people rescued after getting trapped in Hamilton casino liftFire and Emergency rescued those stuck in the lift just before midnight. 06 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandPolice respond to incident in Lower Hutt, public urged to avoid areaPolice say there's no threat to public safety.04 Sep 03:06 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge trial: CCTV shows accused before fatal fireA High Court jury viewed CCTV footage of the murder accused in the Loafers Lodge trial.Watch01 Sep 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
AucklandOne critical, road blocked by car crash in Auckland's Stanmore BayCrews were called to the scene after 4pm.31 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blazeA replacement truck from Wellington failed so another one had to come from Hamilton. 30 Aug 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Totally destroyed': Wairarapa bach gutted by fire, three treated at sceneSeven fire crews arrived at 11.15pm to find the blaze fully engulfing the home.29 Aug 09:47 PM
ChristchurchWoman to appear in court after suspicious house fire Police were notified of the fire on Third St, Christchurch, about 7.30 last night.28 Aug 11:29 PM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Multiple injuries following Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene at just before 8pm.27 Aug 09:45 AM
New Zealand'Lives at risk': Union warns Aucklanders as only aerial fire truck failsBack-up is over two hours away, increasing risk for residents in tall buildings.26 Aug 06:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland firefighters rescue person from apartment fireMultiple crews were called to the scene about 3.55pm.26 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson chargesThe trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.Watch25 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze in Richmond Fire crews are battling a “well-involved” house fire in central Richmond, near Nelson.25 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandSeasonal workers suffer broken bones after van rollsMost of the 10 people in the van were injured when it rolled near Maketū.24 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandYoung father with baby on way dies in sand dune collapse at Muriwai BeachKane Watson was at the beach enjoying day out with his young family when tragedy struck.24 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan was digging a hole when sand dune collapsed on top of him at MuriwaiA couple first on the scene said the man was fully buried in the collapsed dune. 23 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandMultiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze. 23 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at Auckland playground treated as suspiciousEmergency services received multiple calls about the fire in Flat Bush last night.23 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after sand dune collapse at popular Auckland beachThey were airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.23 Aug 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Dire emergency': Firefighters highlight risk with aged fleet concernsFrontline trucks face frequent breakdowns, affecting emergency responses.22 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cashPlans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandEarly morning dairy fire destroys everything but the drinks in the fridgeTwelve fire trucks from six stations attended at the fire's peak.20 Aug 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingTwelve firetrucks from six stations attended the fire at its peak.19 Aug 10:23 PM
