New ZealandNavy divers to help in search for missing man Joseph AhuririJoseph Ahuriri was last spotted near Napier on the same morning as Cyclone Gabrielle.23 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in Dannevirke crashThe accident in Dannevirke occurred around 2pm on Thursday afternoon.23 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandA review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant fire: Blaze extinguished, authorities to determine causeEmergency services rushed to the scene on Great South Rd just after 8pm.22 Mar 03:11 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansionCouncil officer noted chasms and fissures around the cliff and an area close to the house.22 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offencesNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$34m Herne Bay mansion: Pōhutukawa felled just before Cyclone Gabrielle struckSome bystanders mistakenly thought the trees fell from a landslip event.21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandHenderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampagePolice are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.18 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandThree taken to hospital after attack in Auckland city centreOne person was seriously hurt, while two others suffered moderate injuries.17 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police swarm West AucklandArmed police swarm west Auckland’s Henderson, cop car hit by gunfire. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Civil Defence boss was on leave for tramping trip when cyclone hitIan Macdonald was 'out of mobile coverage'.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after Turakina crashThe Serious Crash Unit has been advised.15 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandThree injured in crash that closed East Auckland roadsThree people are in a moderate condition, initial reports suggest.14 Mar 07:40 AM
New ZealandLife in cut-off Tūtira: A month on, choppers are still a lifelineDaily life has taken on a new look after Cyclone Gabrielle in the cut-off community.14 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandChild critically injured following crash in ChristchurchThe pedestrian was struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon.14 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandTruck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to NapierAbout 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.14 Mar 01:53 AM
KahuDave Letele: I'm having trouble sleeping as I really wonder how these people can get onThe community champion flew to cyclone hot spots and doesn't like what's he's seeing.13 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes as fire destroys home in ŌtāngareiCause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.12 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched into the deaths of hero Muriwai firefightersFenz CEO Kerry Gregory said the magnitude of the incident justifies an investigation.09 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHow to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disasterAfter the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.07 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandCrackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documentsThe resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour taken to hospital following two-car crash on SH4Two of those taken to hospital were in a serious condition.06 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandPetition to keep police Eagle helicopter in Hawke’s Bay started"Teens and people roaming the streets in the middle of the night have virtually gone."05 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandSkydiving in their 90s: 'I have to prove that I can'Retirement village residents rallying to raise money for St John.05 Mar 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTemporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic searchThey and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.05 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldEarthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in SyriaThe quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.04 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured following crash outside DunedinThe single-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm this afternoon.04 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandMan, 58, dies at Wānaka mountain bike eventThe athlete died at the start of the Motatapu annual off-road race.04 Mar 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstatedFletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit housesLocals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.02 Mar 06:49 PM
