Far North fire victim Hugh David Aarons yelled for help as his Kaitaia flat burned and neighbours frantically tried to break down his door to get him out.

Legislation designed to crack down on high-risk drivers has been passed by Parliament which will raise the minimum driving age to 16, lower the youth drink drive limit, and double the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death.

A 2-year-old boy was fighting for his life in the Starship hospital early today after he was hit by a car on a suburban Auckland road. The boy - who was listed in a critical condition...

A 10-year-old girl has died after falling from the back of a ute driven by her best friend's father.

CAA report points to unsafe action but developer dad blames high winds.

A woman in advanced labour was evacuated by helicopter today following flooding in Hawke's Bay, and with more rain on the way, Civil Defence is preparing for worsening floodwaters.