New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
New ZealandState highway closed, four injured after two-car crash in Hawke’s Bay The crash happened at the busy SH51 and Farndon Rd intersection in Clive.18 Sep 09:21 AM
New ZealandDog walkers' shortcut ends in disaster; train knocks man into creekAnother man and a dog managed to get off a rail bridge before the train arrived.10 Sep 06:00 AM
ChristchurchRescue after person falls into rubbish dump pit within days of safety warning08 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: 4WD crashes through bike shelter, plunges into sea off Waiheke ferry terminal24 Aug 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Excess breath alcohol': Elderly woman fined after car plunges off Waiheke ferry terminalPensioner fined for drink driving after crash which also mangled parked bikes and railing.23 Aug 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club siteMarutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.21 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name 71yo who died in hospital after crash near NelsonEmergency services were alerted to the crash near Apple Valley Road on August 13.21 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after feared chlorine leak in Christchurch It is understood the incident happened at a Tegal Foods plant. 18 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandWhatawhata crash victim named as Te Awamutu residentEmergency services were called to the scene around 9.10am on Saturday, August 9.11 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.10 Aug 09:15 AM
New ZealandSt John planning to axe raft of community programmesThe plan would affect hospital volunteers, community carers and pet therapy services.06 Aug 05:21 AM
WellingtonMan shot, critically injured in Lower Hutt - Police manhunt under wayPolice seek a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed.02 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandPolice Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus StationPolice are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 12:05 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes in Bay of Plenty, three people injuredEmergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash near Matatā.27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after Onehunga motorcycle crash overnightEmergency services responded to the crash just after 1am this morning. 26 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandChristchurch paramedic's warning after bladder cancer diagnosisThe young father was diagnosed with a rare cancer, which typically affects older people.25 Jul 04:36 AM
ChristchurchMan, 61, who died in Burnham car crash namedPolice extend sympathies to the family and friends of 61-year-old Peter Godden. 21 Jul 01:15 AM
ChristchurchFive-year-old child victim in dog attack The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon. 16 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after two-car crash in Canterbury townThe Serious Crash Unit will undertake a scene examination.13 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandRoads closed in Auckland suburb after motorist dies behind wheel Police first declared it a medical event, which was soon upgraded to a 'sudden death job'.13 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Fix the cracks': Auckland man claims home damaged by roadworks vibrationsAT is conducting vibration tests after complaints about noise and shaking.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSt John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall'When we went to open her mouth, the whole thing was like a flap.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPassenger rescued after car drives into creek in rural Canterbury The accident happened on Leeston Rd and Brookside and Irwell Rd just before 9am. 10 Jul 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Incorrectly coded': Ambulance arrives four hours after 111 call to find woman deadShe was struggling to breathe on the morning of Christmas Eve when she called for help.08 Jul 09:00 PM
AucklandCoroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious' condition: Two hospitalised in Waikato crashOne person is in serious condition, the other in moderate condition.06 Jul 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Harrowing incident': Coastguard rescues boaties after 3m waves hit vessel near MotunauOne person was swept off the boat and into the water during the incident.06 Jul 06:20 AM