New Zealand'Potentially catastrophic': Emergency agency preparing for extreme solar stormCommunications and power are often affected by solar storms. 24 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after jetski and boat collide north of WellingtonThe incident occurred about 11.30am.24 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandWoman seriously injured in home attack after 'hook-up goes wrong', flatmate claimsEmergency services rushed to the scene just after 2am.19 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in three-vehicle crashEmergency services called to South Waikato crash.19 Nov 04:49 AM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Serious injuries after two-vehicle SH2 accident in Wgtn'Indications are there have been serious injuries': Police.16 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandSearch underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū RiverPolice responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.16 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully crash: Three in serious condition after three-vehicle pile-up on off-rampPolice are asking motorists to avoid the area around Paekākāriki off-ramp.14 Nov 07:34 AM
New ZealandFlame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's bestDurie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocals risk speeding tickets to get to hospital as ambulance station closed indefinitelySt John's Kawakawa ambulance station is closed with no timeline for repairs or reopening.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centreEight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.13 Nov 10:33 AM
New ZealandSuicide call-outs taking toll on paramedics, study finds'If you're a human being and you've got feelings, how can you not be traumatised?'13 Nov 07:54 AM
New ZealandNeighbours to the rescue after Whangārei property starts billowing smokeNeighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday13 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandPolice find body in Whanganui RiverThe body was located in the water near the City Bridge.11 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Rangiotu Rd about 5.30pm.11 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in ManawatūThe road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.11 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after workplace incidentEmergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.11 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandSerious assault in South Auckland: Police hunting alleged offenders in areaPolice were called to Canning Crescent about 8.30am. The offenders had allegedly fled.09 Nov 09:14 PM
New ZealandShattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'08 Nov 05:38 PM
New ZealandOne person dead, five people injured in two separate Auckland crashesPolice responded to a crash in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark shortly after noon.08 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandSearch for man missing in Whanganui River'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'07 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandRāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continuesThe rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.05 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandPerson flown to hospital after workplace incident in North AucklandOne helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.04 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandStaffer assaulted at hot springs near WhakatāneOne person has been taken into custody after an assault.03 Nov 08:15 PM
New Zealand‘He looked very grey’: CPR and a rogue car tyre as chaos unfolds in record Auckland Marathon fieldIt was the largest Auckland Marathon on record, with nearly 18,000 registering.03 Nov 06:46 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, three seriously injured in crash near QueenstownFour helicopters responded to the scene.03 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandPets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinicSome pets were rescued from the late-night fire.02 Nov 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of RotoruaEmergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.02 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car flips, snaps power pole, cuts electricity to Hauraki, North ShoreFour people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire engulfs Parkvale garageFirefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.01 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
CrimeOperation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat BushPolice have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
