Auckland construction worker hit by falling steel
The man, who was conscious, was taken to Auckland Hospital in critical condition.
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Man dead after swimming at Mangawhai Heads
Emergency services are responding to an incident at Mangawhai Beach.
Your weather: Warm, windy start to the weekend
Aucklanders can expect a fine day, with a high of 25C and westerly breezes.
Manawatū's Country Road takes you home through old New Zealand
Peek inside the secret, scenic northern Manawatū route. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waiwera resort chased in High Court over bills
The trouble hot pools complex is being chased by a creditor claiming money.
Hook in its mouth: Heartbreaking photo of seagull sparks plea
Seagull has fishing equipment snared around itself, including a hook in its mouth.
One dead following serious crash on SH1
Emergency services were notified about the incident near Taihape earlier today.
Govt announces $20 million to make rural highways safer
Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.
'He was gone': First responder to horrific Meadowbank fatal tried desperately to save victim
Witness describes van attempt to save car driver who ploughed into bus in city suburb.
From reporter to cop: Why I joined the police force
New police officer - and ex-Herald reporter - Sarah Harris opens up on life on the beat.
Police Dive Squad called in search for missing swimmer
The search will resume with the Police Dive Squad on Saturday.
Seven-year-old missing at Raglan has died
Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.
North of the country to bask in hot temperatures
Warm weather which has blanketed New Zealand set to continue.
Motorists warned thousands set to hit the roads as holidays end
Motorists should expect busy roads from early in the morning, NZTA says.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.
Sun shines as workers farewell holidays
Fine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.
Stash of cash found on side of road
'Goodness gracious,' said Yvonne Thacker as she spotted a wad of notes.
The disaster that awaits unless we act
Housing, agriculture, tourism - dire predictions if climate allowed to continue warming.
Motorists urged to plan ahead before hitting the road
Holiday traffic expected to build over the next few days as people head back home.
Fine holiday weather for most this week
Thunderstorm warning for inland North Island, but otherwise mostly fine.
Road toll: 2018 deadliest year on NZ roads since 2009
The hours after New Year celebrations are the most deadly on New Zealand roads.
Person critically injured after car crashes into bank in South Taranaki
A person has been critically injured in a crash in Waverley, South Taranaki.
Road toll close to 2017 tally
Crashes have closed state highways at Karapiro and between Taupo and Napier.
Sun sets on 2018: New Year's Eve brings mixed bag of weather
The sunniest weather will be in places east of major mountain ranges away from the front.
'Stop and think' warning issued on water safety
Warning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
Christmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransacked
Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.
Fine and improved weather for most of country
Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.
Teen found dead as ute recovered from Whanganui River
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.
Rain continues in the north, powerless Christmas for some
The weather should start clearing up for the North Island from Boxing Day.
Police seek rightful owners of 500 stolen avocados
Police are seeking the rightful owners of the avocados found at a Bethlehem address.
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
Tales tall and true of being a copper
Ex-Whanganui cop Rob Rattenbury has written a book about his career and family history.