New ZealandFarmer awarded $22k after being served trespass noticeHilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.28 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDavid McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satiriseKiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealedTeenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.23 Apr 12:21 AM
New Zealand'I started screaming': Surviving driver in crash that killed mum, two children speaksInquest into the death of a mother and her two young children begins.21 Apr 09:39 PM
New Zealand8000 hay bales on fire, crews battling blaze in CanterburyA Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the blaze at about 6.23am.18 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandHorror jet boat crash: Pair end up in courtMaritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace MillaneHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Grace Millane in Auckland.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after caravan fire in AshburtonEmergency services called to fire about 11pm.09 Mar 05:29 PM
New ZealandThe best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.21 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Canterbury United Video store closing its doors"We're very reluctant to let it go," Owner Kevin Stewart said.21 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee CruickshankA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm sympathetic': Govt offers hope to families fighting rare disordersOrganisation a lifeline for parents of boy with unique variant of his condition.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakersWaka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.02 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Tragedy in the hills - the mysterious death of polo star Lauren BiddleEpisode 14 of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime focuses on the death of Lauren Biddle19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - reportReport shows farm profitability across Ashburton District expected to decline.10 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandLucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3mThe golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.11 Nov 09:01 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Hell in paradise - the Aramoana massacreA Moment In Crime episode 13 looks back at the 1990 Aramoana mass shooting and siege.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: 61 seconds of horror - The Ashburton Winz murdersEpisode 12 of NZME podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Ashburton Winz murders.24 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on MondayTropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.22 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandTrue blue turns red: Labour MP the first in Rangitata's historyRangitata, which takes in Ashburton and Timaru, has gone to Jo Luxton.17 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWork and Income gunman: Judges retire to consider appeal for shorter sentenceRussell Tully was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 27 years.07 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandHigh July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snowThank you, weather gods.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleInfertility in NZ: Heartache and hope on the IVF frontlineInfertility affects one in eight of us. But happy endings can be found.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourthouse killer: Man murdered mum of his kids in frenzy, denied paroleMan who stabbed ex to death while waiting for a custody hearing refused parole again.11 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Bemused Muller's question to reporters after Covid leak grillingReporters wanted to know what he thought of Hamish Walker - he wanted to talk roads.08 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandComputer-cord killer freed after six years behind barsWoman who beat partner for four hours then strangled him has been freed from prison.04 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandDouble-tragedy: Teen driver back in courtTayla Alexander, 17, and her sister Sunmara, 16, died in the November crash.01 Jul 10:29 PM
New ZealandCouple killed in crash were married more than 60 years, now 'never apart'Police said inquiries are still ongoing to determine circumstances of crash.27 Jun 06:03 AM
