New Zealand'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland projectAt this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.08 Mar 03:39 AM
New Zealand'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fireNeighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.08 Mar 02:56 AM
New Zealand'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in NormanbyNeighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.07 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandPatient airlifted to hospital with critical injuries A rescue helicopter landed on a Blenheim bridge after a person was critically injured in a workplace incident this afternoon. Video / Anthony PhelpsWatch07 Mar 07:16 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to death at Huka Falls RdPolice say the incident appeared to be a medical event.07 Mar 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleetA new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.06 Mar 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protectionIt's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.05 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandCar crashes through Dunedin high school fenceThe driver may have had a medical event.04 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersectionThe incident was reported just before 9am.03 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandWaste paper plant blaze under control as investigations beginFire crews from around Hawke's Bay attended the fire at a waste paper baling site.03 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandTaupō police: Theft and assault not making for personal bestsIn the lead-up to Ironman, not everyone has been aiming for a personal best.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandParts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets inMetservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.03 Mar 12:45 AM
WorldParamedic sentenced over death of Elijah McClain after injecting him with ketamineMcClain’s death after a police attack became notorious during racial injustice protests.02 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandMotatapu marathon competitor airlifted to hospital following medical event in ArrowtownThe Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon, which ends in Arrowtown, is taking place today.02 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandForced landing at Whanganui airportThree appliances and a tanker from the Whanganui fire station were at the scene.01 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandVolunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two yearsWorking for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.29 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dadBrent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.28 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandThree-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospitalOne person had moderate injuries.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible tragedy’: Two dead in crash at motorsport rally event in NorthlandThe pair were involved in a single-car incident that saw their vehicle leave the road.25 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blazeWitnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.25 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandChoppers and toe-tapping make for a family fun weekend in Hawke’s BayFamily-friendly fun was abundant in Hawke's Bay over the weekend.24 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandTwo motorcyclists in serious condition after crash at Ruapuna RacewayThe riders were racing in an event called “Sound of Thunder”.24 Feb 08:26 AM
WorldWWII bomb discovered in English garden to be exploded at seaThe WWII bomb was transported to the sea earlier this morning.23 Feb 08:44 PM
WorldDeath toll rises to at least 10 in apartment building fire in Valencia cityAn apartment complex in Valencia was gutted in a massive blaze.23 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandFour-car crash causes power outage in WaikatoA witness told the Herald police closed the road and multiple fire crews attended.23 Feb 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The roadworks are necessary; and who should pay for a new Auckland stadium?OPINION: 'The same petty criticism is happening all across the city.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Huntly service station robberiesThe offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.23 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandPerson suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”22 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandSH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of WaihīPolice were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.22 Feb 10:19 PM
New Zealand'They gave it their all': Friend commends efforts to try to save Efeso CollinsDoctors and off-duty officers were at the scene when the Green MP collapsed.21 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandChicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.19 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandFamily of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collisionA local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.19 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandHato Hone St John pulls ambulances off roads due to deficitThe ambulance workers' union says it's 'unacceptable' cost-cutting, putting lives at risk.19 Feb 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in MatamataForty firefighters battled the blaze.18 Feb 10:42 PM