New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan who 'vanished' at Auckland Airport still missing, family holding out hopeHe cleared security but never boarded the plane to Christchurch.20 Apr 12:58 AM
Travel newsHonouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.19 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Why is it not Mission Bay?’: The rise, fall, and hopeful revival of an enigmatic beachside suburbMike Thorpe explores the past and present of New Brighton. 19 Apr 06:00 PM
Opinion'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovationOpinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigationThe church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.19 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’ The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.18 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentRNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world. 18 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The only way to heaven’: Inside the controversial, secretive Two by Twos sectThe Herald looks inside the controversial Two by Twos church.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSigns of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertisingThe Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRed alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.18 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand75-year-old woman missing from her Dunedin home She was last seen at her Māori Hill home around 2.30pm on Thursday.18 Apr 12:48 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings into Gore toddler's death Coroner Alexander Ho has completed his provisional findings.18 Apr 12:31 AM
LifestyleWhich stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictionsMost stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand. 17 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: 'Several' new police investigations after 27 people make abuse claimsPolice say 27 people in NZ reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.17 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandRestaurant owner who served up unsafe food has sentence reducedXinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Well embedded’: National MP now admits being member of 'cult' under FBI sex abuse probeHamish Campbell last week claimed his connection to the group was through family. 16 Apr 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Cool heads needed as Trump disaster unfoldsOPINION: No one knows where Trump’s lunacy will lead – the priority is not making it worse16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Pete Evans and Nicola Robinson’s next moves; Matthew Horncastle’s first babyPlus, Dame Pieter Stewart’s granddaughter’s NYC fashion scholarship.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sharp roll growth': Almost all state schools operating at or above capacityThe Education Minister is promising to address classroom challenges.16 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed for major South Island tobacco seizurePolice found an unlicensed tobacco site with 423kg of loose tobacco and machinery.16 Apr 04:46 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shiftAll the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 16 Apr 04:33 AM
Entertainment'No words, just gratitude': Tinā's record-breaking box office runThe heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.16 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin hospital: Construction on inpatient building to resume mid-yearSimeon Brown announced the update as part of a nationwide infrastructure plan.16 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a pub in a remote town at the bottom of the country became NZ’s bestTe Anau's Fat Duck Gastropub – a quacking good pub.16 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandFortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in docoTauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday. 15 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandShamed upskirt teacher linked to secretive religious sect under FBI probeConvicted sex offender Douglas Martin is a former elder of the Two by Twos. 15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate South Island highway crashesThe Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.15 Apr 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Sharing our culture': Gloriavale paintings, drawings go on public display The collection is being shown at a local gallery. 15 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFlying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severedThe child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.15 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHow classical music is being used to curb antisocial behaviour at city bus exchangeChristchurch City Council received 187 incident reports for the facility in 2024 alone.14 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandArmed police raid Christchurch houseThe incident involving multiple officers happened around 10am. 14 Apr 10:37 PM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
