Christchurch'The kindest possible man': Mother mourns American lawyer son who died on Aoraki Mt CookRescuers found the two missing climbers deceased near Aoraki Mt Cook's summit.26 Nov 09:41 PM
Christchurch ‘A loving father and husband': Tributes flow for Wānaka mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt CookThomas Vialletet died alongside an American client while trying to ascend the mountain.26 Nov 02:55 AM
ChristchurchDriver freed after car smashes into Christchurch homeEmergency crews from Wigram and Spreydon cut free the trapped driver.26 Nov 01:15 AM
ChristchurchAoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Bodies of two fallen climbers, including US visitor, recovered Thomas Vialletet died alongside the American client while trying to ascend the mountain.25 Nov 08:13 PM
AucklandSerious crash in Glen Innes leaves motorcyclist badly injuredMotorists are being urged to use alternative routes as diversions remain.25 Nov 05:46 AM
ChristchurchRespected guide among two dead after Aoraki Mt Cook tragedyTwo other members of the group were airlifted from the mountain uninjured.25 Nov 02:59 AM
ChristchurchTwo climbers dead after fall near Aoraki Mt Cook summit, night rescue operation revealedThe pair were roped together when they fell near the summit late last night.25 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
WorldParents call for law change after teen's fatal jetski crashThe family wants stricter water safety rules, including a higher jetski age limit.24 Nov 08:38 PM
WorldSea World crash inquest hears of five near misses before fatal collisionThe inquest will test if earlier warnings might have averted the tragedy.24 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in kiwifruit packhouse incident The person has been airlifted to hospital. 24 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandMan lost overboard in Tasman Sea from Auckland-bound Disney cruise shipThe ship searched for five hours but was unable to find the 73-year-old.23 Nov 10:30 PM
World'My kid is dead … my son': Stepfather’s cry after 11-year-old killed in road rage shootingPolice say 11-year-old Brandon Dominguez was shot dead on a Las Vegas freeway.23 Nov 07:02 PM
WorldCrime scene set after deadly Brisbane blaze leaves suburb reelingNeighbours say a family ran into the street as screams and smoke filled the air.23 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandChild flown to hospital after being trapped under log at RaglanThe child suffered serious injuries before being freed by responders.22 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Glenorchy crashEmergency services are working to free one person trapped in a vehicle.21 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandMajor crash in Epsom leaves one critically injuredPolice said the Serious Crash Unit was notified and inquiries are ongoing.21 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes lanes on Northern Motorway, delays expectedMotorists are urged to expect delays or use alternative routes where possible.20 Nov 11:51 PM
ChristchurchPolice appeal for information about second accident 500m from double fatal truck crashTwo died at the scene and another person was airlifted to hospital in serious condition. 20 Nov 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Seconds do matter': St John apologises for wrong defibrillator code in beach deathA witness says St John gave her the wrong access codes for the defibrillator.20 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeEmergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West CoastThree rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.20 Nov 01:18 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
AucklandPerson dies after car hits supermarket on Mt Eden roadEmergency services were called to the crash around 10.18am.19 Nov 11:23 PM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
AucklandTraffic delays after two buses crash in Glen InnesPolice were called to Apirana Ave just after 9am.19 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash closes Canterbury highwayTwo others suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.19 Nov 06:00 AM
AucklandMotorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crashThe man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ’s workplace death toll hasn’t fallen since Pike RiverThe 2024 cost of workplace harm reached $5.4b and is still rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
ChristchurchHunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden BayEmergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.17 Nov 11:24 PM
WorldOnly one survivor as Saudi crash kills dozens of Indian pilgrimsMany victims were from Hyderabad, officials said as families awaited news.17 Nov 05:22 PM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan dies at Takapuna Beach after being pulled unresponsive from waterPolice said the death will be referred to the coroner for investigation.17 Nov 12:47 AM
WorldBridge collapse at Congo cobalt mine kills at least 32The miners who fell 'piled on top of each other, causing the deaths and injuries'.16 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Waikato overnightEmergency services were alerted to the crash on Soulbrey Rd around 8pm.16 Nov 05:50 PM
