News | National
28 Jan 2026 16:17
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > National

    The wreckage of what is understood to be a home built helicopter, has been removed following a crash at Uretiti Beach in Northland

    The wreckage of what is understood to be a home built helicopter, has been removed following a crash at Uretiti Beach in Northland


    Emergency services - who were called just after midday - say they were surprised the passenger and pilot were able to walk away.

    They were transported to Northland Base Hospital with minor to moderate injuries.

    ,

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other National News
     28 Jan: Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
     28 Jan: Police have closed access to Battle Hill Forest Park - as searches for a downed helicopter continue north of Wellington
     28 Jan: 5 years on from the junta’s coup, Myanmar’s flawed elections can’t unite a country at risk of breaking apart
     28 Jan: A former priest at a Christchurch Catholic boys' school has admitted sexually abusing and indecently assaulting students
     28 Jan: Otaki MP Tim Costley is urging people to give emergency services space, after a reported helicopter crash near Paekakariki Hill Road, north of Wellington
     28 Jan: Rocket or arugula? How a salad vegetable mapped the Italian diaspora
     28 Jan: Police are asking for help in finding Christchurch man Roy Markland - with grave concerns for his welfare, after he was last seen yesterday leaving his Burnside address
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Cam Roigard's preparing for his third All Blacks coach in four years, after confirming his re-signing with New Zealand Rugby through until 2029 More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Tongans frustrated with Trump's 'collective punishment' of foreign nationals More...



     Today's News

    Environment:
    Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Accidental 'crying horse' toy becomes Spring Festival bestseller in China 16:07

    Entertainment:
    AJ McLean has asked the Backstreet Boys to use his real name when he isn't working 16:01

    Tennis:
    Iga Swiatek's wait to win the Australian tennis Open - to complete her career grand slam - goes on 15:37

    International:
    Judge orders ICE head to face court as Trump shakes up Minnesota operation 15:37

    Entertainment:
    Ryan Coogler's Sinners has smashed Oscars history - landing a whopping 16 nods and becoming the most nominated film of all time 15:31

    Rugby:
    Cam Roigard's preparing for his third All Blacks coach in four years, after confirming his re-signing with New Zealand Rugby through until 2029 15:27

    Politics:
    Te Pati Maori is justifying its stance on prison abolition, in the face of criticism from the Government and Labour 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Alana Hadid has claimed Nicola Peltz Beckham has been chasing fame "for a decade" 15:01

    Politics:
    New Health and safety laws for teaching and research laboratories - could take effect this year 14:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd