New Zealand'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fireA Givealittle page has been set up to support them.24 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
CrimePolice at a Rotorua address linked to homicideInvestigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.Watch23 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roofA man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch22 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in Māngere house fire, four occupants surviveFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandMāngere house fireEmergency teams have rushed to a house fire in Māngere.Watch21 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandEight fire crews battle blaze on Auckland's K RdK Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.20 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New Zealand'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to schoolFirefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Flames coming out the windows': Gisborne family escape flames in house fireA woman and four children escaped injury when their home went up in flames on Thursday.19 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandFirefighting levy rises reduced for coming yearsInternal Affairs Minister says it is important Kiwis are not paying more than necessary.19 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandBreanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberateThe house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.19 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.18 Sep 11:58 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
PoliticsFire and Emergency considering fines in light of repeat false alarmsAbout a third of all callouts turned out to be false alarms, MPs were told.18 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandCrashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accidentPassersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.18 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continueTwo similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.17 Sep 06:31 PM
New ZealandLarge industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenchingFlames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.17 Sep 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionElectricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-riseLakewood Plaza power outage being treated 'with the utmost of urgency',15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt MaunganuiSt John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.15 Sep 07:26 AM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTowering climb honours lost firefightersTairāwhiti volunteers tackle 1003 stairs in full firefighting kit.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency extinguish Auckland Southern Motorway car blazeEmergency services were called to the scene just before 7pm.13 Sep 08:42 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to fire alarm at University of AucklandAn image shows multiple fire trucks outside the university.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
