New ZealandDog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followersThe paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.22 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandEmergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exerciseCity Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving Police, Fire and Emergency and St John. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch22 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exerciseOnlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.22 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandKorean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash'Losing so many lives at once is shocking and our hearts go out to those involved.'22 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandAmbo strike action caused no harmSt John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRock climber dead after falling 50m in QueenstownThe incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree people dead after 4WD and people-mover collide head-on in South CanterburyA 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.21 Aug 06:16 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing personThe rāhui will remain in place until Friday.21 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to fallen rock climber in QueenstownEmergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.Watch21 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandReports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious conditionArmed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.20 Aug 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officersThe ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.20 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandSt John to operate at 70% capacity during ambulance strikeThe strike will occur from 4am Tuesday to 4am Wednesday, and again on Saturday.19 Aug 08:51 AM
New ZealandOne person in serious condition after water tanker rollsOne patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.19 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandStolen ute believed to have been used to ram police carA police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.19 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandPakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at sceneA person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.Watch18 Aug 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: The win for local communities in the battle over boozeOPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFirefighter dies after being struck by police carPolice say he was on foot when hit by police car driven by an on-duty officer.18 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay expressway crash victim dies at Wellington HospitalOne person has died following the incident on State Highway 2 earlier this week.17 Aug 12:17 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in ChristchurchImages from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.15 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandPolice say Waikato retirement village death not suspiciousPolice say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.15 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandPolice's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - reportThe report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.14 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandRoads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayKennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.14 Aug 11:34 PM
CrimeMichael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in AucklandAiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.Watch14 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeHostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assaultA police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant RoutenWatch14 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Waikato motorcycle crashThe road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.13 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandPolice catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-runFour young people were taken into police custody.13 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters free person after car ploughs into houseThe crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.13 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandRope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in MarokopaOne patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.12 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandGreenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' JulyThe crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.12 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in truck crash, major Auckland road reopensThe crash happened just after 2am but is still causing delays.12 Aug 07:37 PM
EditorialEditorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing listOPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.12 Aug 05:05 PM
New ZealandStranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescuedOnce ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.12 Aug 07:16 AM
New ZealandCar fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai RangeA Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.12 Aug 04:44 AM