New ZealandYoung driver pleaded guilty to drink-driving hours before fatal crashThe young man, who had been disqualified from driving for six months, also died in crash.28 May 05:00 PM
WorldIndian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfieThe phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.28 May 06:01 AM
New ZealandChristchurch drink-spikers named, potential new youth crime laws & car crashes into Downing St | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2023Mama Hooch sexual predators finally named, what the Police Minsiter’s doing about rising youth crime and car crashes into gates of downing street in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch25 May 05:59 PM
New ZealandSerious crash in Hunterville claims one lifeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandCompany fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machineMachine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roadsState Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.22 May 03:10 AM
Tall FernsStar basketballer in ICU after car crashMary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.21 May 11:18 PM
Tall Ferns'Kindest human': Friend's tribute to Tall Ferns star critically hurt in car crashMary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.21 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland vehicle chase ends with botched attempt by driver to escape policeThe incident started on Henderson Valley Rd at about 10pm last night.20 May 08:56 PM
WorldJungle hunt continues for children missing after deadly plane crashColombians continue to search for four indigenous children after a plane crash.20 May 08:19 PM
Tall FernsStar basketballer in ICU after car crashMary Goulding made her debut for the Tall Ferns in 2019.20 May 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShips' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at BeehiveTwo ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.15 May 05:00 PM
BusinessTrying out Apple's Emergency SOS via SatelliteRocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.14 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksRevealed: ACC and NZ Rugby swapped notes rejecting concussion, degenerative brain injury linkDocuments reveal ACC and NZ Rugby emailed after rugby brain injury cases emerged.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash involving cyclist in HamiltonPolice were called to the crash in Temple View about 3.10pm.14 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandAbbey Caves student death and NZ’s tragic outdoor education historyAbbey Caves tragedy a terrible reminder of 2008 Mangatepopo canyoning disaster.11 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandAbbey Caves tragedy: 111 caller describes teacher’s efforts to save studentsTeacher in charge collapsed in tears when he realised one of them was missing.10 May 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Belligerent' woman headbutts officer after police chaseThe woman was tracked and arrested for careless driving.10 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandTeen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical conditionSouth Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.09 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland motorways plagued by crashes this evening, northbound SH20 lanes blockedA crash has blocked the nortbound lanes on the Northwestern Motorway.04 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner saysThe single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drainJeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.03 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandSecond serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hoursFour people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.02 May 09:39 PM
World‘Devoted’ father dies after getting stuck in indoor rock climbing tunnelThe 49-year-old died from severe crush injuries at adventure centre in England.01 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandDriver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crashWhen Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.01 May 05:58 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Canterbury crash, SH1 closedA witness said a motorcyclist was involved in the incident.30 Apr 06:55 AM
New ZealandNorthland crash: One person critically injuredEmergency services raced to the scene on Paparoa-Oakleigh Road at around 3.20pm today.30 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after incident with tractor on Auckland propertyPolice say family of the person killed in rural tragedy are being supported.29 Apr 07:27 AM
New ZealandFour injured, two seriously in Taupō campervan crashTraffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.29 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandFamilies desperate to see Erebus memorial builtThe Erebus air disaster remains New Zealand's largest peacetime loss of life.28 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in serious condition after hit by car outside Auckland HospitalA witness said they could see someone lying on the ground covered in blood.28 Apr 05:18 AM
WorldEleven dead, nine still missing after boat sinks in west IndonesiaRescuers searching for nine people still missing in the rough seas near Indonesia.28 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crashPolice have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.28 Apr 02:22 AM