New ZealandPolice investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery27 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandSmoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus CoastFirefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.27 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandMotorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delaysPolice say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.26 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandHelicopter searching for man missing in water in ŌhopeThe man fled from police on Christmas day and swam away. Video / Alanah EriksenWatch26 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway cleared after police officers shepherd geese to safetyA 'significant number' of geese blocked State Highway 18 this morning. 26 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from policePolice have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.26 Dec 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air NZ baggage handlersInside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safeHe was reported missing by his family.25 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandThis speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six monthsThe three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.25 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandPolice examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier firePolice were called to the scene at 1.45am.25 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks SH1 near Balclutha, multiple injured people reportedOne person has been seriously injured and another three have moderate injuries.25 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crashThe motorway has now reopened in both directions. 24 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandRescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bushMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.24 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandEmergency services scramble to serious crash in TaurangaIt's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.24 Dec 09:02 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm South Auckland supermarket after incident involving gunmanWitnesses reported seeing the gunman with a firearm inside the supermarket.24 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandPolice manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West AucklandThe pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.24 Dec 06:28 AM
New Zealand'We are broken': Auckland mum devastated after freak cycling accident claims husband’s lifeGemma Gordon has been widowed with two young children.24 Dec 05:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witnessThe video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman drowns after getting into trouble at remote Northland beachThe woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.24 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Brainless' driver runs red light, narrowly misses cars, intersection filled with smokeA witness says it's lucky no one was killed when the vehicle sped through intersection.24 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDriver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospitalMotorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.23 Dec 11:24 PM
New Zealand‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordealMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.23 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospitalHe is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached. 23 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandFourth and final arrest made following violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'23 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandMissing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospitalThe 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.23 Dec 06:33 PM
New Zealand'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge searchThe 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.23 Dec 07:50 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'23 Dec 07:36 AM
New Zealand'Like an explosion': Police forensic investigation under way after pair shot in AucklandPolice could be seen cordoning off a street in the area.23 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitorThe prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.23 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandWellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk homeA man known to the victim has been charged with assault.23 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after person shot in popular Waikato townPolice have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.23 Dec 03:36 AM
