New ZealandShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading effortsThe community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.24 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandMan spent night trapped under quad bike after crashMan may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.24 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandDumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beachA crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.23 Oct 10:38 PM
CrimeArmed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbingA large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Oct 05:20 PM
New ZealandSmoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across CoromandelPublic has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.23 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandFire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip ThompsonWatch22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fireFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.22 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato FireDrone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch22 Oct 05:42 PM
CrimePolice raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in AucklandPolice have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZMEWatch21 Oct 10:53 PM
New Zealand'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in EDKerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.21 Oct 05:10 PM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.21 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teamsA generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.20 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau HarbourTwo ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.20 Oct 12:21 AM
CrimeWatch: Emergency services respond to stabbing in Auckland CBD, man criticalA man has been critically hurt and a teenager arrested after a stabbing in Auckland’s city centre overnight.Watch18 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandSecond murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato roadA 43-year-old man was found in a critical condition but died in hospital.18 Oct 06:23 AM
New ZealandTwo men injured after boat capsizes off TaharoaCoastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.17 Oct 08:36 PM
New Zealand'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes'My heart goes out to those people and families.'16 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandFour dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashesFour people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.15 Oct 06:56 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incidentA man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.15 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandOne person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incidentIt was reported at around 12.40pm.15 Oct 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandOne dead following two-vehicle crash on Lewis PassOne person taken to hospital in critical condition has since died.14 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHectic week for Eastland rescue chopper crew: 11 missionsCrew flew 11 missions in the seven days up to Sunday night.14 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injuredMotorists are told to expect delays.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandTeenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incidentInvestigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.12 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandHouse fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty townA woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.12 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandKayakers rescued after being blown offshore, local uses private helicopter in searchPolice said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandSerious two-vehicle Waikato crash, two injuredThe road is closed and diversions are being put in place.12 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after car hits tree in North AucklandTwo people were seriously injured in the crash and a third person was also hospitalised.11 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash near TokoroaEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.10 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandBody found after car plunges into Waioeka River near ŌpōtikiA search was successful after river conditions improved.10 Oct 06:52 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious truck, car crash; SH1 near Christchurch reopenedOne person was severely injured and sadly, died at the scene.10 Oct 02:38 AM
