Gun fired in Auckland CBD: One person injured, police at scene

Police were called just before 4am on Sunday.

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ

A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

Waikato rescue helicopter crash caused by 'vortex ring state', investigation finds

It marks what may be the first crash directly caused by the phenomenon.

Two dead in separate South Island highway crashes

The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.

‘Obscene’ amount of poo on popular Southland hiking track prompts potential dog ban

'They return covered head to toe in dog excrement'.

How classical music is being used to curb antisocial behaviour at city bus exchange

Christchurch City Council received 187 incident reports for the facility in 2024 alone.

Armed police raid Christchurch house

The incident involving multiple officers happened around 10am.

'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crash

A tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners.

From Russia with love: An adoptee's journey in search of the truth

Victor Alexeyev never anticipated what he would find in the search for his birth mum.

'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fire

A Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.

Man dead after outrigger found upturned off Hibiscus Coast

The outrigger was spotted floating upside down around 7.30am.

Watch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across city

The fire appears to be related to an electrical company.

Speed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing plan

Speed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing.

‘Disgusted’: Exponents frontman Jordan Luck escapes drink driving conviction

The high-profile entertainer was over the limit in December.

Die-hard Cantabrian family fight to save iconic mural from Orion repaint

'It's not going to get painted, I'll be putting the hose on it straight away.'

Christchurch student faces criminal charges after teachers attacked with scissors

The student has since been excluded from the school.

Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants

The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.

Man, 70, appears in court after alleged bomb threat clears city street

The man was taken into custody seven hours after police cordons were set up.

Man in custody 7 hours after threats, police evacuate Christchurch properties

Police said the man was taken into custody 'without incident'.

Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire

Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.

Wellington unexplained death: Victim’s name released

The 63-year-old man was found with critical head injuries on a footpath in Miramar.

$21.7m meth bust: Trio of airport workers accused of drug smuggling

Customs have arrested three men for allegedly smuggling the boxes.

Christchurch school scissor attack: Student suspended, teachers recovering at home

Two teachers were attacked with scissors at a school campus in Christchurch.

‘Disgraceful’ lawyer caught by #MeToo movement wants to return

James Gardner-Hopkins has reapplied for a certificate from the New Zealand Law Society.

Miramar incident: Critically injured man dies in hospital

The man was found on a footpath in Miramar about 2.20am on Monday.

Two men charged after man assaulted and shot in South Auckland

Police said there was no doubt the shooting was deeply concerning for neighbours.

House fire rapidly spreading across two properties in Canterbury

Flames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home.

New Zealand Olympic team sports new kit deal with Kathmandu

The deal will see Kiwi athletes wearing NZ apparel at future games.

‘Never seen anything like it’: Ruapuna Speedway driver suffered burns in fiery crash

The driver is in serious but stable condition in Middlemore Hospital.

‘It’s a bit scary’: Homicide probe after man found at Christchurch flats

Despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene.

Ruapuna Speedway crash: One person in serious condition, event cancelled

Ruapuna Speedway cancelled tonight's race meeting due to 'medical event'.

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Dairy Flat, Auckland

The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.