Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…
Serious crash on SH1 Brynderwyns: Four injured and road closed for hours
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four crews from Waipū, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto attended. Two people…
‘Mum, Happy New Year, I love you’: A mother’s search for her son after Swiss blaze
“So, was it my son’s table that burned?” the Swiss woman from Lausanne asked. “It’s been 40 hours.…
Major rescue underway after workers trapped in Curragh Mine collapse
“Initial information indicates one man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and one other man remains unaccounted…
Kiwi baritone Chris Bruerton on quitting the King’s Singers and coming home
“I remember someone coming up after the concert and wanting my autograph. But then they were starting to…
Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest
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Major Manawatū highway closed after serious two-vehicle crash – NZ Herald
Major Manawatū highway closed after serious two-vehicle crash NZ HeraldCrash closes section of State Highway near Levin RNZThree injured, one…
Waipu ambulance crash leaves one person in critical condition
“The other ambulance officer and the patient were not injured as a result of the crash, and the…
Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
“As I walk off for the last time, I do so with gratitude and peace.” Khawaja immigrated to…
Grey Lynn villa roof on fire after lightning strike in Auckland
“We’ve responded with five appliances and about 25 fighters,” he said. Fire and Emergency have extinguished a fire…
Christchurch detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant
He was eight years older, a foot taller and the man tasked with investigating the complaint she was…
Rotorua crash: 2 people taken to hospital after collision at city centre intersection
A police spokeswoman said it was notified of the two-vehicle crash about 4.30pm. The intersection was blocked and…