New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
WorldBus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a monthNearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confu27 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornadoAlan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather January 21st -22ndMetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandStorm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in NorthlandSevere weather watches and warnings are in force.20 Jan 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.20 Jan 04:51 AM
New Zealand19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.19 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandPolice divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.19 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'19 Jan 06:48 AM
New Zealand‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.18 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPremium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemakingKumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Doors closed for 24hrs after person shot, seriously hurt, at East Auckland barThree men entered the bar and assaulted a man before a shot was fired. 16 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandIncoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.16 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandSerious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near WaihīThe crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.16 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandCrane barge set to lift and recover boat wreck in Kawau BayThe two fishermen onboard made it to a nearby yacht.16 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandKayakers paddle Huka FallsProfessional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nzWatch15 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandBaby with whooping cough dies over Christmas periodA family has lost their baby due to the highly infectious disease. 15 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandHelicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after startingSeven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday. 15 Jan 06:39 PM
New ZealandSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News UpdateThe funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch15 Jan 06:01 PM
New Zealand‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau IslandThe Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.14 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandMajor works under way to repair water main fault beneath Queen StPart of the street is now being ripped up to fix the problem.12 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandFatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirmA second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.12 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead after single-vehicle crash near WairoaThere are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.12 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after crash near FeildingPolice located the deceased at the scene.11 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
