Cause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigated
At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.
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Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
Firefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.
Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei
Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson
Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
Crews battle fire near Pataua South
The hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina Cooper
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
Young Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fire
Jake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.
‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder charge
A man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Man charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton
34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton.
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.
SH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fire
Brigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended.
Fight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybara
Luna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.
Honours for people making Northland a better place
A martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more.
‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal
John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Why lithium battery fires are on the rise and how to stay safe
Warning to be aware of products with lithium batteries purchased over holiday period.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?
As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fire
The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA building
The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.
Australian bushfire forces evacuations as 600 firefighters battle blaze
Victoria's Grampians National Park is 240km west of Melbourne.
Police examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier fire
Police were called to the scene at 1.45am.
‘Keep well away’: Tips for staying safe during wildfire season
Holidaymakers urged to plan for blazes as conditions change across NZ this summer.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Emergency services scramble to serious crash in Tauranga
It's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.
Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight
Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk
Napier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.
Listen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBD
Frazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.