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Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.
Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
The Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Otago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency callout
Emergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
Critical injuries after SH30 crash involving truck
Emergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.
Herald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments
All hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.
SH73 near Arthur's Pass closed following serious crash
NZTA said the road was expected to be closed for several hours.
Watch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm cause
A witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.
Building fire in Wellington City
Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
Lewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burning
Several houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
Person in hospital after big group fight near train station
A person was taken into custody after the fight between a 'large group of people'.
One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.
‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save lives
The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
UK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in Martinborough
The owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.
‘Disgusting’: Witness appalled no one stopped after man fatally struck by three cars on motorway
The man was hit by at least three cars, none of which stopped.
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.
Two women killed in Canterbury crash were here on working holidays
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.
Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper
Event organisers used local businesses and groups.
Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.