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'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished
The fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.
Emergency incident at Onehunga mall
There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied
Woman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fire
Up to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.
Queen St closed due to gas leak
Auckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John Weekes
Boatie plucked from dinghy after abandoning burning boat
A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
Police investigating huge fire at abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club
The fire has been burning through the night.
Ruawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland
"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."
Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024: Nearly $2 million raised as event gets underway
The event has raised nearly $16 million for blood cancer patients and their families.
Firefighters take on the Sky tower
Firefighters from all around the country take on Auckland's Sky Tower this weekend.
Editorial: More needed to prevent another Loafers Lodge tragedy
OPINION: Are Wellington's homeless living in safer accommodation one year on?
'We are devastated': Men killed in non-suspicious house fire worked at top Auckland restaurant
The pair were beloved workers at Cafe Hanoi, blaze not suspicious
Waihī Beach house fire
A house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Video / Ben Fraser
WorkSafe will not prosecute Fenz over Muriwai firefighters' deaths in landslide
Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens died during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Focus: Loafers Lodger fire one year on
The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald
Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024
Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Large fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flames
Ten fire appliances are still at the scene.
Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator
Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.