Coroner finds diving death of Aaron Matthews near East Cape was preventable
Coroner Katherine Greig said inexperience and “unsafe diving practices”, including incorrectly assembled scuba equipment, contributed to the tragedy,…
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of popular postie David Bullock near Leeston
Bullock was a popular local postie finishing his last delivery on his last day of work before retirement…
WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki
“The emergency services response was excellent … The staff member was transferred to Waikato Hospital, where she is…
Search continues for person missing near Cape Rēinga after fall from rocks
“Our crews will head back out on the water this morning to continue the search,” Overton said. “I…
Auckland motorway crash near Ōrewa causes major delays for drivers
One lane remains closed in each direction near the Ōrewa off-ramp due to a crash. NZ Transport Agency…
Police incident shuts SH44 in New Plymouth near famous Wind Wand, detours in place
SH44 NEW PLYMOUTH, TARANAKI – POLICE INCIDENT – 8:15PM, WED 19 NOV SH44 is CLOSED this evening between…
One dead after two-vehicle crash closes State Highway 73 near Sheffield
Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 19 Nov, 2025 06:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Helicopter crashes near Mākara Beach, pilot airlifted to Wellington Hospital
In response, the LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene with medical staff onboard, arriving at…
Armed police in Bay View after incident near busy petrol station
Armed police near Main North Rd, State Highway 2. Photo / Gary Hamilton-Irvine A large police contingent has…
Day walkers reminded to be prepared after Wellingtonian saved by phone satellite feature
The rescue prompted calls for people to observe fundamental bush walking guidance, including not following trap markers. “Pink…
Napier: Six-storey housing developments set to be allowed on 44 streets
Of those, 200 of the suggestions were against the proposal, 250 wanted amendments, and just 45 were in…
Ocean Beach incident: Hastings police step up patrols after naked man performs indecent act
The woman said police who arrived at the scene initially told her they could not arrest the man…