Wellington Hospital Emergency Department went into code red nearly twice a day in 2025
In a statement, Health New Zealand group director operations Capital Coast & Hutt Valley Jamie Duncan said emergency…
Auckland CBD: Firefighters respond to reports of flames at Hotel Grand Chancellor
Firefighters were directing water at the Hotel Grand Chancellor’s upper façade. Photo / NZ Herald A Herald reporter…
Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MP
The MP wants to hear insights or stories from those affected. “Please note I am not at all…
Northland weather: State of emergency declared for Whangārei District
Meteorologist Braydon White said Northland was in for “potentially a fairly significant event” moving into Wednesday and early…
Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua
Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
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Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…
8 Electrolyte Powders For Better Hydration
Even if you’re constantly taking swigs from your trusty reusable water bottle, you may not be getting enough…
Hawke’s Bay: One person seriously injured in accident on rural property near Te Pōhue
Hawkes Bay Today 11 Jan, 2026 09:22 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Hot weather: Extreme fire danger for Canterbury, 37C Hawke’s Bay heat and beach safety warnings
People enjoying sunset at West Auckland’s Bethells Beach Te Henga last night. A hot weekend is forecast across…
On The Up: Mangonui schoolboys honoured for saving classmate in playground emergency
Marley receiving his Courage in Action cape from Natalie Samson. Their quick thinking ensured school staff were alerted…
Should you be adding cash to your emergency kit?
Ruth Nicol New Zealand Listener· 5 Jan, 2026 06:02 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…