New ZealandLikelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentenceHis lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.26 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandAccused uttered 'death row, do me a favour' when told victim had diedMark Cowling died after an alleged dispute with a 'noisy neighbour'.26 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch City Council spending $40K on dog bark analysisCouncil using machine learning to analyse barking in bid to save time on complaints.25 May 09:24 PM
New Zealand-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the southLake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.25 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster Chris Lynch leaving Newstalk ZBThe broadcaster had spent nearly 10 years with the company.25 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandHorrified partner recalls bloody scene after alleged stabbingHarrowing 111 calls played: 'If I let go of him right now, he's going to die.'25 May 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside WorkshopHillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.25 May 02:26 AM
KahuGovernment invests $10m in support programme for Māori women in prisonThe announcement was made at Christchurch Women's Prison today.25 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandSnow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' loomsThe southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.24 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandPlayground stolen from primary school by convoy in late-night theftThe equipment was waiting to be reassembled before the thieves struck.24 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret communityHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes24 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandDeadly noisy neighbour dispute: Was it murder?Exasperated neighbour cut power before he was fatally stabbed.24 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters MC chapter leader avoids jailLyndon Richardson admitted participating in an organised criminal group.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeownerPolice were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.23 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandRescue crews witness paraglider crash while attending false alarmThe rescue helicopter was initially called because of an accidental beacon activation.23 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandStudy links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.23 May 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I just want him gone': Midwife's months-long fight for help with postnatal depressionShe has finally been admitted to in-patient care but only after a crisis.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the MillennialNew population stats show Kiwi demographic on the rise. What does it mean for our future?22 May 05:00 PM
KahuDairy company investigates employee over extreme viewsLee Williams posted a video today saying he had been suspended from his job.21 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandGang member in court over alleged assault of promising rugby playerThe incident happened on Christchurch's Oxford Terrace on January 31.21 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandHistoric $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five yearsJonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRalph Hotere artwork sells for $35,000 to save NG buildingHotere is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.20 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandInjured paraglider was experienced speed-flyerThe crash on Monday is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.20 May 10:34 PM
New ZealandWhere is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.20 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandBig dry: Worst in 25 years - Canterbury farmersBanks Peninsula in particular recorded only 44mm of rain between January and March.20 May 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Really stupid': Learner drivers caught going 114km/h in tunnelThe 19-year-olds have both been suspended from driving for 28 days.20 May 07:19 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claimsFormers members are pushing for a change of leadership.20 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorialThe memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandSocial housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threatsIt comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.20 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandRacist rant in Farmers: Woman charged over abuse of mosque shooting victim's sisterThe incident happened at Rangiora Farmers In December last year.19 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandSenior Mongols MC gang member appears in court after year on the runSerious allegations include drug dealing, firearms and money laundering.19 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body releasedThe move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.19 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandMusterer's hut, micro-brewery amongst winners at architecture awardsThe awards ceremony was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday.19 May 07:39 PM
