New ZealandNorthlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communitiesWhangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.24 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
WorldFinal death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45The high-speed collision in Andalusia has left 45 people dead and more than 120 hurt.22 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
CrimePolice search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-runPolice are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.21 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHannah Elliott: What I learned 'driving' a Mercedes with next-level AIOPINION: Nvidia’s car tech is forecast to be a $5b automotive business by 2025.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue missionSlips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.16 Jan 08:43 PM
AucklandEd Sheeran traffic chaos: Motorists warned of long delays across AucklandBombay to central Auckland is already a 90-minute crawl for drivers.16 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandSlips close SH2 through Waioweka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandTwo people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton roadThe crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am. 15 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highwayThe collision occurred on the main road through Winton.15 Jan 06:29 PM
WorldFatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firmItalian-Thai Development faces blacklisting after two deadly crane crashes.15 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
WorldKiller who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugbySteven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.14 Jan 10:23 PM
BoxingPromoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after crashTrainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami died at the scene.14 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Smashed up': Car flips in crash with truck on Southern MotorwayOne person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.13 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Morning Headlines | Trump risks inflaming Iran matters and the Electricity Authority's new power plan | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Watch13 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
AucklandCrash causes delays on key route out of central AucklandWestbound traffic to Henderson is being diverted onto an alternative route.11 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandThree people injured in three-vehicle crash in Lower KaimaiThe crash happened about 3pm. 09 Jan 03:14 AM
AucklandPerson seriously hurt after being trapped under vehicle in AucklandEmergency crews lifted the vehicle to free the trapped person.08 Jan 12:13 AM
WorldTeen dies in quad bike crash in Tasmania, just after death of brotherA friend behind a fundraiser says 16yo was 'having fun, spending time with friends'.07 Jan 09:08 PM
AucklandSerious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaosPolice shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.06 Jan 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAward-winning culvert rebuild cost $30m: 'The ground was much less stable than expected''If the original estimate had been around $30m, an alternative might've been considered.'05 Jan 05:00 PM
ChristchurchOne dead after serious crash south of ChristchurchEmergency services were called to Jones Rd shortly after 7.45am this morning.05 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgradeNZTA will fund 53% of the $2.7m roundabout upgrade, with council paying 47%.04 Jan 11:50 PM
New ZealandThree rescue choppers sent to serious four-vehicle crash near TekapoThe highway is blocked and police warn delays may last for some time.04 Jan 07:14 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after 'water-related incident' at Northland beachPolice were called to the beach near Dargaville at about 6.50pm Saturday.03 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
BoxingNigeria police detain driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crashThe driver is in custody in Ogun state as investigators pursue inquiries.01 Jan 06:58 PM
New Zealand2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving lawsNationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.01 Jan 05:00 PM
