Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
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Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
The fundraising total for the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials near Taupō has been announced.
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic scene
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedy
Mother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
Fire rips through Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hours
Firefighters have returned to Harcourt St in Grey Lynn after a home caught fire for the second time in less than 24 hours. Video / NZ Herald
Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
Police name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crash
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bush
Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding response
Defence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.
Lawsuit revived over US woman found alive in body bag
She gasped for air with her eyes open when a body bag was unzipped at a funeral home.
Super sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charity
Taupō's annual dog trials have thrown a big bone to the local rescue helicopter service.
Watch: Man flees after crashing truck into parked cars
A truck collided with parked vehicles last night on Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland. Video / Supplied
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
'Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fire
Fire crews were called to the scene in South Auckland around 2am.
One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
'Lost their lives doing what they loved'
Tributes flow after deaths of three Gisborne fishermen
Editorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructure
OPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.
Hawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closed
Thousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.
'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River bar
Wairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.
'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down
'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'
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Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
Ocean rescue mission: Two in water, one missing
Urgent efforts made by sea and air in atrocious conditions
Person in serious condition after being struck by moving car
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
Bridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeks
Whangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.
Body found off the coast of Dunedin’s Brighton Beach
Recovery efforts are under way to retrieve the body after it was located this morning.
Mahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off Gisborne
Helicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
