New Zealand$23m fit outs for government officesGovernment agencies are being accused of playing "fast and loose" with taxpayer money.22 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhooping cough outbreak avoidedFast-acting parents are thought to have curbed the spread of whooping cough from a Christchurch primary school.22 Jun 02:45 AM
CyclingKiwi pro cyclist faces tough recoveryKeagan Girdlestone came close to death after slamming into the back of a suddenly-braking race vehicle.21 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after crash in South CanterburyTwo cars collided on State Highway One.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFormer principal facing sex charges namedA former principal of a Canterbury school facing child sex charges from the 1990s lost name suppression today.15 Jun 12:44 AM
New Zealand$276m for Canterbury schools rebuildThe rebuild of Canterbury's schools has been allocated more than $276 million over four years as part of Budget 2016.30 May 03:33 AM
BusinessMcCaw gets dirty, buys into quarryIn his latest venture, the down-to-earth Kiwi is taking a 10 per cent stake in Canterbury's SOL Quarries.29 May 08:23 PM
New ZealandArrest of Kiwi helps catch US sex offenderThe arrest of a Kiwi online predator helped authorities in the US nab a child sex offender.27 May 08:55 PM
AirlinesWatch: The robots helping Air NZAir New Zealand has partnered with Christchurch-based company Invert Robotics to trial robotic inspections of its planes.27 May 08:06 AM
TravelFive things to do in Hanmer SpringsWhether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.27 May 12:00 AM
TravelHanmer Springs: Sink, soak and sootheAn autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandDog rescued after days on cliff faceBeau the dog was heard barking by neighbours for days until the Fire Service arrived at the property on Esk Valley Road this afternoon.24 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandPolice seize record haul of synthetic drugsPolice have confiscated an estimated $4.3 million worth of psychoactive substances during the largest seizure of synthetic drugs last week.19 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury homicide: Last sightingRenee Duckmanton, whose body was burned and dumped on a rural Canterbury road, was last seen in Christchurch's red light district on Saturday night.18 May 06:11 AM
New ZealandNZH Focus: Police investigate sex worker linkThis afternoon on NZ Herald Focus, we have the latest on the woman found dead on Main Rakaia Rd - Renee Duckmanton.18 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We are devastated. It doesn't feel real'Police are investigating whether a young woman's role as a sex worker is connected to her death after her burnt body was found on a rural Canterbury road.17 May 08:50 AM
New ZealandHomicide inquiry after Canterbury firesA homicide inquiry has been launched after a woman's body was found yesterday on a rural Canterbury road where firefighters were battling a series of suspicious fires.16 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandMan charged over lake murder in courtMarcus Luke Tucker's badly bashed body was found burned and dumped near Lake Ellesmere on Anzac Day.10 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandAfter-balls scrapped over $20K fine fearsStudents will be the big losers out of a decision to cancel two high school after-balls in Mid-Canterbury.09 May 08:56 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to manslaughterAs a jury selection panel gathered in the High Court at Christchurch this morning, Shaun Murray Robert Innes pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of manslaughter.08 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandLandmark ruling over drone operationSimon Roy Reeve of Kaiapoi is the first person to be charged under new Civil Aviation Authority rules.05 May 11:03 PM
TravelRoom Check: Heritage Hanmer SpringsYou're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze treated as suspiciousIt's believed fireworks caused a large fire on Canterbury's Port Hills last night.04 May 05:36 PM
TravelMt Hutt: Still carving up the slopesThe founders of this skifield still love strapping on their skis, writes Kelly Lynch.03 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVictim's haunted face chilling to beholdI knew the woman sitting across from me had experienced the pits of hell.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRape and kidnap mystery solvedA former national wrestler has admitted a 22-year-old rape and kidnapping mystery. The Herald can now reveal his shocking history.01 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder appears in courtMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found burned and dumped by a Canterbury lake on Anzac Day.01 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandMurder charge over Canterbury deathA 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Marcus Luke Tucker after his body was found dumped near Lake Ellesmere.30 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandVictim brutally assaulted, body burnedMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury on Monday.28 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandPolice identify bodyPolice have identified the body of a man found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury.27 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandTV reporter gives evidence in drone trialThe trial of Simon Reeve, the first person to be charged under new CAA drone rules, heard evidence from a TV reporter.27 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandSpeculation Canterbury body was burntPolice investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a rural Canterbury road have contacted local petrol stations asking about small sales of fuel.26 Apr 10:52 PM
