Armed-robbery suspect dies in head-on crash with truck on Gungahlin Drive in Canberra
A man wanted over an armed robbery has died after a head-on collision with a truck in Canberra,…
Christchurch daycare incident: Children reportedly injured by chemical burns, emergency services cordon off area
Multiple children have reportedly suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. Police confirmed staff were…
Auckland Hospital chest drain error leaves crash patient paralysed
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell said the serious incident resulted in the man sustaining a…
One NZ hit with $1.1 million penalty for breaching emergency call obligations
Flood said One NZ had worked closely with the Commerce Commission to put the breaches right. “No customers…
65yo diver drowns at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier
A 65-year-old diver has drowned at a cave in South Australia’s south-east. Emergency services were called to the…
65yo diver drowns at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier
A 65-year-old diver has drowned at a cave in South Australia’s south-east. Emergency services were called to the…
Health workers and firefighters to strike again on Friday
NZPFU national secretary Wattie Watson said the union has continued to issue strike notices as it thinks facilitation…
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell hits back at Labour’s homeless strategy criticism
A 2022 report estimated the city – New Zealand’s birthplace of international tourism – lost $17 million in…
Basement fire at Karangahape Rd nightclub in Auckland’s CBD
The road was blocked while Fire and Emergency New Zealand worked at the scene. A police spokesperson said…
Country Fire Service volunteers plead for respect on frontline as bushfire season begins
For almost 50 years Shaun Arnold has volunteered for his local Country Fire Service, but more recently he…
Emergency services on standby as Air New Zealand flight turns back to Auckland
“The aircraft has landed safely and our maintenance team will now inspect the aircraft before it is returned…
Major emergency response to West Coast crash involving multiple vehicles
Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 20 Nov, 2025 01:18 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…